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Potbellied pig veterinary medicine
MOZZACHIO
Potbellied pig veterinary medicine
1/ed., 216 pagg., 150 ill., Elsevier, ottobre 2023
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Provide preventive care and evidence-based treatment for potbellied pigs! Covering a subject that gets little or no attention in other veterinary references, Potbellied Pig Veterinary Medicine is today’s definitive guide to all aspects of care for these unique animals. Topics include everything from the physical examination to handling and restraint, common illnesses, diagnosis and treatment, vaccination protocols, behavior, husbandry, sedation, surgery, and much more. Written by Dr. Kristie Mozzachio, a potbellied pig specialist and toxicologic pathologist, this clinical reference is a must-have for every veterinary practice.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
    List of Tables
    List of Illustrations
1.  History
    History
    Breeds
    Minipig rescue
    Bibliography
2.  Behavior
    Introduction and history
    Senses and communication
    Social behavior of the pig
    Reproductive behavior
    What is the best age to acquire a pig?
    Excretory behavior
    Ingestive behavior
    Exploratory behavior
    Comfort behavior and body care
    Preventing and managing other behavior problems in the pet pig
    Psychopharmacology for the pet pig
    Training and behavior modification
    Bibliography
3.  Husbandry & nutrition
    Husbandry
    Nutrition
    Bibliography
4.  Reproduction
    Overview of the female reproductive system
    Overview of the male reproductive system
    Bibliography
5.  Handling and restraint
    Overview
    Bibliography
6.  Physical exam
    Overview
    Bibliography
7.  Routine procedures
    Overview
    Vaccination
    Parasite control

Kristie Mozzachio
DVM, DACVP, CVA
Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services
Hillsborough, NC
United States

Codice Articolo: LA204
ISBN: 9780323763592
Peso: 800 g
Area: Animali da reddito
Disciplina: Medicina interna
IVA: Esente IVA