Text book of veterinary medicine, Volume 2 (of 5)

"Text Book of Veterinary Medicine, Volume 2" by James Law is a detailed exploration of diseases impacting the digestive systems of domestic animals, created in the late 1800s. It thoroughly investigates conditions affecting key organs like the liver, pancreas, spleen, and others involved in digestion, emphasizing how an animal's diet and the structure of their bodies make them likely to get sick. The book acts as a guide for those training to be vets and experienced animal doctors, with deep explanations of how to identify and treat many different diseases found in farm animals. The book begins by highlighting the importance of the digestive system in both plant-eating and meat-eating animals, carefully considering the physical features of these systems and the kinds of health problems they often face. Law describes how what animals eat and their physical makeup can lead to digestive issues, while also pointing out things like swallowed objects, bad food, and the surrounding environment as potential causes of disease. Using expert language and scientific observations, Law provides a very detailed look at animal healthcare for those in the veterinary field.