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Organic and Alternative Livestock Health: A Guide for Veterinarians, Animal Health Workers and Animal Owners

This open-access book will introduce veterinarians, veterinary technicians and their students, extension professionals, and animal owners to organic and alternative livestock concerns practices. Specific topics include background of organic agriculture, disease prevention, basic treatments, communication, veterinary practice management, and regulations. The basics of alternatively raised livestock are not traditionally taught in veterinary schools. This book provides a starting point for those interested in non-conventional livestock care to learn more about this growing, evolving area of livestock health practice.

Author

Katie Steneroden; Jenna Bjork; Delaine Quaresma

Publisher

Iowa State University Digital Press

Year

2026

Source

Open Textbook Library

License

CC BY-NC-SA

Language

EN