Diseases of Swine

A comprehensively updated edition of the gold standard reference on swine health and disease

This newly revised Twelfth Edition of Diseases of Swine is designed to serve as a comprehensive and detailed reference on swine health and disease. It offers swine health specialists the information and knowledge they need to effectively respond to and treat pig diseases. It provides coverage of individual pig and herd health, making the book an effective resource for addressing diseases at the farm, local, regional, and global levels.

With contributions and updates from more than 100 international experts in swine health, this edition of Diseases of Swine provides improved organization and ease of access, allowing readers to quickly find the information they need. The new edition also includes new and updated chapters on surveillance, monitoring, and biosecurity, as well as information concerning new emerged and transboundary infectious agents.

Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to herd evaluation and considerations of pig behavior and welfare
• Comprehensive explorations of environment and health, including recommended air temperatures, minimum ventilation rates, and more
• Practical discussions on differential diagnosis of disease
• Complete coverage of drug pharmacology, therapy, and prophylaxis

Written for practicing swine veterinarians, academicians, and veterinary students, Diseases of Swine, Twelfth Edition will also benefit professionals working with agencies responsible for swine health, public health, or zoonotic diseases.

The editors

Jeffrey J. Zimmerman, PhD, DVM, DACVPM is Professor of Disease Ecology in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine at Iowa State University.

Eric R. Burrough, PhD, DVM, is Professor and Diagnostic Pathologist in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine at Iowa State University.

Locke A. Karriker, DVM, MS, DACVPM is Morrill Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine and Director of the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University.

Kent J. Schwartz, DVM, MS is Clinical Professor and Diagnostician in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University.

Jianqiang Zhang, MD, PhD, is Professor and Virologist in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine at Iowa State University.