Dairy herd health is an important and universal topic in large animal veterinary practice and farming, covering both preventive medicine and health promotion. With the move towards large-scale farming, the health of the herd is important as an economic unit and to promote the health of the individuals within it. This book focuses on diseases within herds, herd husbandry practices, youngstock management and environmental issues. Major diseases and conditions are covered, including mastitis, lameness, nutrition, metabolic and common infectious diseases from a herd health perspective. It is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners and students, researchers and dairy industry personnel.

Contributions by: Jonathan Statham, Laura Green, Andrew Bradley, Chris Hudson, Alastair Hayton, Andrew Biggs, James Breen, Mark Burnell, Helen Higgins, Jon Huxley, Bill May, Jonathan Reader, Mike Thorne, Wendela Wapenaar, Paula Wilson