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| Diseases of Swine, 12th Edition |
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ISBN: 978-1-394-17943-5,
1294 pages,
Hard Cover
ISBN-10: 1-394-17943-X |
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| Copyright: |
2026 |
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| Edition: |
12th |
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| Editor: |
Zimmerman, Jeffrey J., PhD, DVM, DACVPM; Burrough, Eric R., PhD, DVM; Karriker, Locke A., DVM, MS, DACVPM; Schwartz, Kent J., DVM, MS; Zhang, Jianqiang, MD, PhD |
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Specialties:
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Veterinary Medicine |
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| Publisher: |
Wiley-Blackwell |
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| List Price: |
$267.95 |
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At A Glance
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This newly revised Twelfth Edition of Diseases of Swine is designed to serve as a comprehensive and detailed reference on swine health and disease. It offers swine health specialists the information and knowledge they need to effectively respond to and treat pig diseases. It provides coverage of individual pig and herd health, making the book an effective resource for addressing diseases at the farm, local, regional, and global levels. With contributions and updates from more than 100 international experts in swine health, this edition of Diseases of Swine provides improved organization and ease of access, allowing readers to quickly find the information they need. The new edition also includes new and updated chapters on surveillance, monitoring, and biosecurity, as well as information concerning new emerged and transboundary infectious agents.
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Reviewer:
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Leyi Wang,
DVM, PhD, DACVM
(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
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Range
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Score
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Are the author's objectives met? |
10 |
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Rate the worthiness of those objectives. |
10 |
| 1-5 |
Is this written at an appropriate level? |
5 |
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Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
5 |
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Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
5 |
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Rate the authority of the authors. |
5 |
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Are there sufficient illustrations? |
5 |
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Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. |
5 |
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Rate the print quality of the illustrations. |
5 |
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Are there sufficient references? |
5 |
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Rate the currency of the references. |
5 |
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Rate the pertinence of the references. |
5 |
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Rate the helpfulness of the index. |
5 |
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If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book |
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Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? |
10 |
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If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? |
8 |
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Reviewer:
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Leyi Wang,
DVM, PhD, DACVM
(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
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Description
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| This book is the definitive, comprehensive reference for swine health and disease. It provides an updated framework for analyzing the complex interactions between pathogens, host genetics, and the production environment. Rather than just listing clinical facts, it emphasizes evidence-based medicine, teaching readers how to interpret data from published clinical research alongside real-world farm performance metrics. |
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Purpose
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| The primary goal of this edition is to provide a complete and up-to-date reference that balances deep theoretical knowledge with practical clinical application. It is designed to help practitioners navigate modern challenges, such as antimicrobial stewardship, biosecurity, and the impact of advanced genetics on herd health. By integrating the five production inputs model (nutrition, environment, disease, genetics, and management), the book aims to equip readers with a holistic approach to troubleshooting the root cause of herd issues and optimizing population health. |
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Audience
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| The primary readers are practicing swine and mixed-animal veterinarians, veterinary pathologists, and diagnosticians. It also serves as a core text for veterinary and animal science students, academicians, and university professors, The book will be useful resources for swine health researchers, herd managers, production directors, as well as public health and regulatory officials. The edition is authored and edited by a vast international panel of 184 leading experts to ensure global relevance. |
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Features
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| The book consists of 64 chapters and is highly structured to facilitate both quick reference and deep study. It is organized into six major sections: Veterinary Practice, Body Systems, Viral Diseases, Bacterial Diseases, Parasitic Diseases, and Non-Infectious Diseases. It features unique sections on evidence-based practice, including determining causation, conducting field investigations, and understanding the hierarchy of evidence. The book provides comprehensive diagnostic frameworks like the DAMNIT-VP scheme and a detailed glossary of terms relevant to swine medicine. The text is heavily illustrated with clinical images, gross necropsy photographs, and diagnostic visuals. It is supported by root-cause diagrams for case management and the epidemiological triad to help translate complex data into actionable field strategies. |
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Assessment
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| While other swine health and diseases books, such as Pig Disease Identification and Diagnosis Guide, McOrist (CAB International, 2014) serve as valuable resources, the reviewed title remains the unrivaled gold standard for the swine field. This book is uniquely thorough, covering all aspects of pig production including veterinary practice, body systems, and both infectious and non-infectious diseases. Furthermore, its integration of welfare, behavior, and cutting-edge diagnostic technologies such as genetic sequencing and advanced data analysis ensures it remains the most relevant and essential resource for the modern swine industry. |
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