- Developed as a guide for veterinarians, veterinary microbiologists and laboratory technologists
- Outlines a basic summary of microbiology, pharmacology, laboratory identification and diagnosis of infection and susceptibility testing
- Includes treatment issues related to bovine (bovine respiratory disease-BRD) and swine infections (urinary tract, mastitis and respiratory tract)
- Contains an overview of antimicrobial resistance and the mutant prevention concentration concept