TY  - BOOK
AU  - Morris, Thomas F. ed,.
TI  - Alternative Health Practices for Livestock
SN  - 9780470384978
PY  - 2006///
PB  - Wiley
N2  - The idea that current methods of food production are not sustainable in the long-term is a controversial topic. This book provides information that will advance a form of livestock production that meets the long- and short-term goals of human food production, minimizing degradation of natural resources. Important concerns regarding food safety, particularly antibiotic and chemical residues in meat, milk and other livestock foods, have stimulated renewed interest in alternative methods of promoting livestock health.

Alternative Health Practices for Livestock is the first compilation of its kind for veterinarians, agriculture extension educators and livestock producers. It provides a well-referenced overview of some of the alternative livestock practices currently being examined.

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    A much needed information source on alternative health for large animals
    Contributions from veterinarians, farmers, extension educators and university professors
    Discusses the necessity for more validated scientific assessments of alternative and herbal therapies in livestock production
    Includes chapters on ways to promote alternative methods of health care for livestock, including steps to obtain research funding. 
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    Chapter 1
    Evaluation of a Homeopathic Therapy for Subclinical Mastitis in Lactating Holstein Cows (pages 3–13)

    Sheila M. Andrew and Robin R. Rastani
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    Chapter 2
    Potential Role of Amazonian Medicinal Plants for Health Maintenance in Livestock (pages 14–22)

    Mark J.S. Miller
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    Chapter 3
    Botanicals for Pigs (pages 23–39)

    Palmer J. Holden
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    Chapter 4
    Evaluation of Homeopathic Nosodes for Mastitis and Calf Scours: Lessons from the Vermont Nosode Project (pages 40–53)

    Lisa McCrory and John Barlow
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    Chapter 5
    Livestock Self-Medication (pages 54–61)

    Cindy Engel
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    Chapter 6
    Alternative Methods of Controlling Parasites in Small Ruminants (pages 62–70)

    R.W Godfrey and R.E Dodson
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    Chapter 7
    Overview of Research Methods on Medicinal Plants for Livestock: Endo- and Ecto-Parasites (pages 71–81)

    Jennifer K. Ketzis
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Part II: Historical Review of Alternative Methods

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    Chapter 8
    Forage Quality and Livestock Health: A Nutritionist's View (pages 85–103)

    Jerry Brunetti
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    Chapter 9
    Livestock Treatments Links from the Past to Holistic Alternatives of the Present (pages 104–121)

    Hubert J. Karreman
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    Chapter 10
    Herbs and Alternatives in Equine Practice (pages 122–130)

    Joyce C. Harrnan
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Part III: Concerns about Conventional Therapies

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    Chapter 11
    The Ecology of Antimicrobial Resistance and Use of Alternatives to Antimicrobials in Food Animal Production in the United States (pages 133–163)

    Stephen J. DeVincent
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    Chapter 12
    Use of rbST and Implications for Cow Health in the Dairy Industry (pages 164–170)

    Alan H. Fredeen
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Part IV: Ideas to Promote Alternative Methods

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    Chapter 13
    Funding for Testing Alternative Livestock Methods: Developing and Performing Grants to Help Fund Sustainable Livestock Production (pages 173–191)

    Randy Kidd
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    Chapter 14
    Economics of Niche Marketing in Alternative Livestock Farming (pages 192–200)

    Gary L. Valen
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    Index (pages 201–211)
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