Textbook of Pig Diseases (Tenth Chinese Edition)98

Chapter 1: General Epidemiology of Pig Diseases
This chapter focuses on the fundamentals of epidemiology and its application in pig disease management. It covers concepts such as disease prevalence, incidence, and risk factors, as well as approaches for disease investigation and surveillance.

Chapter 2: Viral Infections
This chapter provides comprehensive information on viral diseases affecting swine, including African swine fever, classical swine fever, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), swine influenza, and others. It discusses the etiology, pathology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for each disease.

Chapter 3: Bacterial Infections
This chapter covers bacterial infections common in pigs, such as porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)-associated diseases, Streptococcus suis infections, and Escherichia coli infections. It examines the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of these bacterial diseases.

Chapter 4: Parasitic Infections
This chapter discusses parasitic infections that affect swine, including gastrointestinal parasites (e.g., Ascaris suum, Trichuris suis), lungworms (e.g., Metastrongylus spp.), and ectoparasites (e.g., lice, fleas, mites). It provides an overview of their life cycles, transmission, clinical signs, and control measures.

Chapter 5: Mycoplasma and Spirochete Infections
This chapter explores infections caused by Mycoplasma spp. and Spirochetes in pigs. It covers the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of important diseases such as mycoplasmal pneumonia and swine dysentery.

Chapter 6: Non-infectious Diseases
This chapter examines non-infectious conditions and disorders that affect pigs. It includes discussions on nutritional deficiencies, metabolic disorders, genetic diseases, and environmental stressors, emphasizing their impact on pig health and productivity.

Chapter 7: Laboratory Diagnostics in Pig Diseases
This chapter provides an overview of laboratory techniques used in the diagnosis of pig diseases. It covers sample collection, preparation, and analysis, as well as the interpretation of laboratory results.

Chapter 8: Disease Management and Control
This chapter focuses on principles and practices of pig disease management and control. It covers strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of diseases, including vaccination, antibiotic use, biosecurity measures, and herd health management.

Chapter 9: Emerging and Transboundary Pig Diseases
This chapter examines emerging and transboundary pig diseases of global concern. It discusses their potential impact on pig populations and the challenges in their control and prevention.

Chapter 10: One Health Approach to Pig Diseases
This chapter emphasizes the importance of the One Health approach in pig disease management. It explores the interconnectedness of animal, human, and environmental health and highlights the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing pig disease challenges.

2024-10-22

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