Smallholder’s Guide to Animal Ailments

WRITTEN BY SMALLHOLDERS for smallholders, this book gives first hand experience of the common problems which, at one time or another, anyone looking after farm animals on a small-scale will encounter. It provides clear and concise guidance on both what to look out for and how to take preventative action.

It isn’t intended to replace the vet, but it does recognise that its readers will be in close daily contact with every animal in their care and will therefore be able to spot early any signs of trouble - often, quite simply, knowing that a particular animal is ‘not quite themself’ is sign enough for a closer inspection.

Edited by Russell Lyon BVM&S, MRCVS it covers pigs, goats, chickens, turkeys, sheep, cattle and bees. Each section is enhanced by easy to use diagnostic tables comprising symptoms, likely causes and appropriate actions. Contributors are widely recognised names in their fields including Janice Houghton-Wallace, Carol Harris, Paul Peacock and Felicity Stockwell who all share a common sense, practical approach to looking after the animals in their care. Paperback 160 pages