The Busy Vet's Guide to Cattle Practice

Fast, practical guidance for urgent cattle cases when informed action matters most.

The Busy Vet's Guide to Cattle Practice is an in-practice reference designed to help veterinary professionals respond confidently when emergencies strike in cattle work. Clear, accessible, and built for real-world use, this guide equips readers with the knowledge and confidence to handle urgent situations effectively across calves, yearlings, cows, and bulls.

This 250-page handbook covers essential veterinary equipment, emergency medicines, and practical approaches to large animal cases, making it a dependable resource for demanding field situations. Whether you are a dedicated farm vet, a practitioner who only occasionally works with livestock care, or a veterinary student preparing for fieldwork, the book is structured to support sound decisions when every second counts.

• Practical emergency guidance for urgent cattle cases in everyday professional settings
• Coverage of essential equipment and medicines to support effective action in the field
• Approaches for calves, yearlings, cows, and bulls so readers can adapt to different large animal situations
• Accessible reference format for quick consultation during real-world cattle practice
• Useful for multiple readers including farm vets, mixed practitioners, and veterinary students

Focused on the realities of modern veterinary medicine, this guide is written for readers who need practical support rather than unnecessary complexity. It is a working reference for professionals who want better outcomes for their patients and greater confidence in cattle emergencies.

Written by Graham Duncanson, The Busy Vet's Guide to Cattle Practice is an essential companion for anyone involved in cattle practice, large animal medicine, and livestock care under pressure.

Graham Duncanson qualified as a veterinarian in 1966 and went on to earn an MSc in Veterinary Practice. With a doctorate focused on publishing veterinary literature, he has dedicated his career to advancing knowledge in the field. Recognized for groundbreaking research in equine dentistry, Graham was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), underscoring his significant contributions to veterinary science.