Contents


Preface

Cattle constitute one of the major livestock species and are an important economical factor in many countries. The world cattle population is estimated at 1.5 billion animals, more than 1 billion of them in tropical and subtropical countries. They are heavily exposed to numerous bacterial infections, which drastically affect their well-being as well as their productivity. Infectious diseases also play an important

This book discusses important bacterial diseases and suggestive prevention strategies based on progress in this field. It includes four sections and five chapters that provide the most common diseases and an overview of the essential methods for

The book will be useful to researchers and students of veterinary sciences as well as

The book is the result of collaborating parties. I gratefully acknowledge the assistance provided by all authors who have contributed to the publication of this volume and the IntechOpen editorial office that initiated this project and saw it to

The editor is thankful to every individual who helped in the preparation of this book and is also indebted to the chapter contributors for accepting helpful criticism

Finally, thanks are due to Mrs. Marina Dusevic, Author Service Manager of IntechOpen, for sending information and guidelines for editing the book chapters

> **Dr. Hussein Abdel hay El-Sayed Kaoud** Full Professor of Preventive Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Management,

> > Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,

Cairo University, El-Giza, Egypt

economical role in cattle.

their prevention and control.

for the present shape of the book.

its completion.

well on time.

those who are interested in cattle production.
