The infections that affect animals are known as veterinary infections.
The most common of such diseases are anthrax, foot and mouth disease,
black quarter, tetanus and listeriosis. Anthrax is caused by the
bacterium named as bacillus anthracis. It usually occurs in four forms -
lungs, skin, intestinal and injection. The symptoms of anthrax include
blister, fever, chest pain, abdominal pains, nausea and vomiting. Black
quarter, also known as black leg disease, is commonly caused by the
bacterium clostridium chauvoei. It is often seen in livestock such as
cattle, goats and sheep. Foot and mouth disease is a highly infectious
veterinary disease that is caused by a virus. It affects the
cloven-hoofed animals and causes fever, blisters on the feet and inside
the mouth, and causes lameness. This book provides comprehensive
insights into the field of veterinary infections. Coherent flow of
topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make
this book an invaluable source of knowledge.