Textbook of preventive veterinary medicine
- MC Sharma 1st edition

Shift your focus from the individual animal to the entire herd. The ICAR Textbook of Preventive Veterinary Medicine is the essential resource for understanding how to predict, prevent, and control infectious and non-infectious diseases within the unique ecological and agricultural framework of India. This multi-author volume is the official standard for veterinary students and livestock development officers.
Core Features
Epidemiological Mastery: Provides a deep dive into the patterns of disease occurrence (Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic) and the factors that influence them in tropical climates.
National Control Programs: Detailed information on India's official strategies for major diseases like FMD (Foot and Mouth Disease), PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants), and Brucellosis.
Biosecurity & Quarantine: Practical guidelines on farm-level biosecurity, disinfection protocols, and the legal framework for animal quarantine and movement.
Vaccinology: Comprehensive sections on types of vaccines, cold chain management, and the design of effective vaccination schedules for different livestock species.
One Health Approach: Highlights the critical intersection between animal health, human health, and the environment, particularly regarding zoonotic diseases.