INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES OF LIVESTOCK 2 VOL SET (HB 2010)

In recent years infectious livestock diseases have swept across many countries, often with dramatic consequences for animal and public health. With climatic changes modifying the distribution of vector-born diseases, emerging novel pathogens can spread rapidly in new areas, at the same time as resistance spreads in places where they are established. This calls for new approaches for the control of parasitic diseases.

These two volumes present in detail over 130 viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases of large livestock species from all over the world, accompanied by very valuable and informative illustrations and photographs. Particular attention is also paid to the role of wildlife in their epidemiology, stressing the potential zoonotic characteristics of diseases where applicable and their effects on humans.

Pierre-Charles Lefèvre is at the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Rural Affairs.

Jean Blancou is at the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Rene Chermette is at the Alfort National Veterinary School.

Gerrit Uilenberg is formerly Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Utrech (The Netherlands) and formerly scientific director for animal health of CIRAD-EMVT.