They consider the cultural, ethical, and political dimensions of the movement, the tensions inherent in its expansion, and the lessons to be learned by policy makers and funders. Where There Is No Vet aims to help people keep their animals healthy without professional support services. It covers a wide range of topics that affect the health of livestock, from diarrhoea to rinderpest, from helpful traditional remedies to the uses of modern medicines and vaccines. It includes advice on the care, feeding, and handling of animals. By describing the signs of disease to look out for, it helps readers to work out what is wrong with an animal and advises them what to do about it.
Special emphasis is placed on preventative measures.
The book covers routine treatments, assisting births, and dealing with emergencies and simple operations. Not only does it help readers realise what they can do for their own animals, it also helps them to recognise which problems need assistance from experienced vets or skilled workers. The book deals comprehensively with cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, donkeys, and camels, and describes some important problems of dogs, rabbits, and poultry. It is highly illustrated and written in clear, simple English. A Literature Survey Robin Palmer Questions of land tenure and land reform, and their impact on poor and vulnerable communities, are of vital importance throughout Southern and Eastern Africa.