Books published by 5M Books Ltd

Intended for people who work with horses and for owners who want to learn more, Equine Behaviour in Mind provides ideas for practical ways that changes can be incorporated into daily interactions with horses.

Aimed at the first opinion vet, this very practical book covers the fundamental considerations of laser use in the practice environment. The book also includes case studies to illustrate the use of lasers in practice on a range of conditions in different animals.

This workbook is intended to be a bridge between classroom learning and clinical training; to improve patient care and clinician confidence in practice.

A comprehensive forage-to-fork book on beef farming that delivers veterinary level information to farmers and farm-related information to vets. This book is a complete guide to farming cattle for protein emphasising good practice, herd health management and disease prevention.

A concise practical handbook on high welfare standards in pig farming for people who work directly with animals.

Good communication skills provide better clinical outcomes and help avoid minor and major mistakes. The book covers why communication skills are important, the structure of typical communications and suggested approaches, veterinary specific communication pathways and sample scripts between vet and client.

A short practical book of guidelines and advice to good welfare practice in broiler chicken farming. Broiler Chickens distils academic research into applied advice on the farm for industry and farm workers.

Research and Study Skills for Veterinary Nurses provides information and advice - from successful exam technique, to revision ideas, and study styles - for student vet nurses who need a reliable resource to guide them through their course.

A full colour atlas of veterinary histology images with accompanying text, covering domestic mammals and birds.

The symbiotic relationship of man and non-human animals is the result of a long intertwined history of the evolution of biological, social and cultural needs. This book explores the development of that relationship.

This technical handbook aims to provide an easy to follow overview of the basic laboratory techniques, and sample collection guidelines, that we consider useful for staff working in district veterinary facilities in regions that lack the infrastructural support available for staff with ready access to national veterinary laboratories.

This book will provide an overview of bee biology, the bee in the wider environment, bee diseases, bee parasites and enemies, and veterinary treatment and actions relating to honeybee health.

Written in a supportive and lighthearted way The New Vet's Handbook aims to provide advice based on long held experience and reduce stress at a challenging time.

This classic aid for the gardener deals with the pronunciation, derivation and meaning of common garden plant names. The glossary is a treasure trove of over a thousand entries.

Presenting a broad coverage of topics relating to horse and donkey ownership, The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys is an introductory guide providing expert advice on current ethical management practices.

Understanding Aquaculture addresses the controversial aspects of aquaculture, answering common questions about the industry and farmed seafood.

Piglet Nutrition Notes Vol 1 is aimed at the pig industry professional, providing a quick look-up advisory guide on common practical issues in pig production. Focusing on piglet nutrition and based on the author's broad ranging experience as an international consulting nutritionist, this book offers expert-led advice for pig producers.

This guide provides a depth of veterinary information to complement local veterinary consultations. Advice is offered on everyday issues such as feeding and nutrition, housing, organ systems and their function, disease, treatments and sheep behaviour.

Small furry rodents can be wonderful pets and are loving and entertaining little creatures but we shouldn't forget that like all pets they too have their own needs. In this book you'll find out all about rats, mice, degus, gerbils and hamsters.

This enlightening guide addresses all aspects of a dog's life, including nutrition, socialisation, exercise, reducing stress when visiting the vet and canine mental health. The Science Behind a Happy Dog is the ultimate training book aimed at teaching owners how to raise a well-behaved, well-adjusted and happy dog

Authored by a renowned animal scientist with a peerless reputation in organic livestock nutrition, A Practical Guide to the Feeding of Organic Farm Animals aims to translate the science of feeding organic livestock and distil it into practical guidance for farmers and producers.

Veterinary Ethics presents a range of ethical scenarios that veterinarians and other allied animal health professionals may face in practice. The scenarios discussed are not only exceptional cases with potentially significant consequences, but often less dramatic everyday situations

Combines the theory of the causes of lameness with practical guidance on treatment and prevention. This book is aimed at dairy farmers, veterinarians, vet students and foot trimmers.