Organic and Alternative Livestock Health: Guide for Veterinarians, Animal Health Workers and Animal Owners
Description
This open-access book will introduce veterinarians, veterinary technicians and their students, extension professionals, and animal owners to organic and alternative livestock concerns practices. Specific topics include background of organic agriculture, disease prevention, basic treatments, communication, veterinary practice management, and regulations. The basics of alternatively raised livestock are not traditionally taught in veterinary schools. This book provides a starting point for those interested in non-conventional livestock care to learn more about this growing, evolving area of livestock health practice.
Publication Details
Published: January 9, 2026
Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press
Location: Ames, Iowa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31274/isudp.2026.207
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License Information: Organic and Alternative Livestock Health Copyright © by Katie Steneroden; Jenna Bjork; and Delaine Quaresma is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Linked Items
- Animal Health Conversation Starters with Organic and Alternative (O/A) Farmers and Ranchers
- Common Products and Treatments for Organic and Alternative Livestock
- What does a Reportable Disease or Foreign Animal Disease Look Like? Flowchart
- Tip Sheet for the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Pasture Rule
- Disaster and Emergency Planning for Small Farms and Ranches: The Basics
- Guidance for Treating Organic and Alternative Animals
Citation
Katie Steneroden et al. 2026. Organic and Alternative Livestock Health: Guide for Veterinarians, Animal Health Workers and Animal Owners