Pathology of the Pig: a diagnostic guide

Authors: Edited by LD Sims and JRW Glastonbury
This book is a practical guide designed for anyone who performs past mortem examinations on pigs, including veterinarians, veterinary students, food inspectors and animal scientists.

Each chapter highlights both the normal structures and changes found in a specific organ or system, and provides information on the causes of these changes at the gross, microscopic and microbiological levels. With over 500 illustrations, most in colour, 80 tables and charts, and comprehensive accompanying text, this guide will allow readers to get the most from their disease investigations.

It is an essential addition to the library of all professionals involved in the pig industry.

Availability: In Print
Publication date: 1996
Binding: Hardback
Dimensions: 305mm x 220mm x 30mm thick
Weight: 2.3 kg
Extent: 456 pages, gloss paper
ISBN: 0730665372

Book Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Oral cavity
Oesophagus and stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Liver
Pancreas
Peritoneal cavity
Cardiovascular system
Blood
Spleen
Lymph nodes and thymus
Nasal passages, larynx and trachea
Lungs
Endocrine glands
Bones
Joints
Skeletal muscle
Nervous system
Eye
Ear
Skin
Urinary Tract
Female reproductive tract
Mummary gland
Male reproductive tract
Semen
Neonatal mortality
Health monitoring at slaughter
Appendices
Index