The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats (Original Publisher)

The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats (1st Edition, 2024) is a critical reference designed to bridge the gap between veterinary science and public health. Focused specifically on zoonotic pathogens associated with goats, this handbook is tailored for veterinary practitioners, epidemiologists, animal health technicians, researchers, and policy-makers working in livestock or zoonotic disease control. With growing concerns over One Health and interspecies disease transmission, this timely guide equips professionals with the tools to recognize, manage, and mitigate goat-borne zoonoses in both field and clinical settings.

Key Features & Highlights

• Focused exclusively on zoonotic diseases transmitted from goats, a major yet often overlooked reservoir in zoonotic epidemiology
• Provides up-to-date information on bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal infections of public health relevance
• Covers diagnosis, clinical signs, transmission routes, prevention strategies, and public health interventions
• Practical applications for farm management, veterinary clinical care, and outbreak response
• Emphasizes One Health principles, integrating animal, environmental, and human health approaches
• Ideal for both academic use and field reference

Major Topics Covered

• Includes core chapters on bacterial zoonoses (e.g., Brucellosis, Q fever)
• Viral infections with zoonotic potential (e.g., Orf virus)
• Parasitic diseases (e.g., Toxoplasmosis) and their life cycles
• Fungal zoonoses and environmental transmission risks
• Risk assessment, biosecurity, and control measures
• Surveillance and outbreak management in goat populations

About the Author
Written by a subject-matter expert in veterinary infectious diseases (author details available via publisher), this handbook combines academic research with field experience to provide practical, science-backed solutions for zoonotic risk mitigation.

Format & Compatibility

•  format: PDF
• File size: Approximately 8–12 MB (varies by format)
• Language: English
• Device compatibility: Optimized for Kindle, tablets, laptops, smartphones, and all major eReaders that support PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this book appropriate for use in veterinary public health courses?
A1: Yes, this handbook is an excellent resource for veterinary and public health education, offering well-structured content that aligns with One Health and zoonotic disease curricula.

Q2: Does the book provide information on managing outbreaks in rural or low-resource settings?
A2: Absolutely. The book includes practical strategies for zoonotic disease management tailored to real-world challenges, including rural and low-resource agricultural environments.