Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth exploration of sheep-pox, a newly identified disease in England that poses a serious threat to the nation's flocks. The author, a leading authority on the health and diseases of cattle, traces the origins of this devastating malady to the importation of sheep from continental Europe, where it had been ravaging flocks for centuries. Through meticulous research and vivid descriptions of the disease's clinical progression, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of this contagious and potentially fatal illness. The author draws parallels between sheep-pox and smallpox, highlighting similarities in symptoms and transmission, and examines the devastating impact of these diseases on both human and animal populations throughout history. The book culminates in a discussion of preventive measures and treatment options, emphasizing the critical importance of early detection and isolation to curb the spread of the disease and protect the health of livestock. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Practical Treatise on Variola Ovina (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1332233589

ISBN 13

9781332233588

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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General Medicine

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Explore the first thorough study of small-pox in sheep and its impact on veterinary medicine.

This treatise examines the emergence of ovine variola in England, its spread among flocks, and the careful experiments used to understand its nature. Written in the mid-1800s, it links the sheep disease to human small-pox and details the search for effective prevention and treatment.

Readers will encounter the history, symptoms, and contagious behavior of the disease, along with early attempts at inoculation and vaccination. The work also surveys broader epizootic diseases and the role of quarantine and policy in protecting livestock.

Origins and progression of sheep small-pox in England
Descriptions of symptoms, transmission, and mortality
Inoculation methods and the move toward vaccination
Practical prevention and management for flocks and farms

Ideal for readers of veterinary history, agricultural science, and the history of animal diseases.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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