Improving veterinary education is a critical goal for practicing veterinarians, as it enables them to provide the most effective care for livestock. "Vet's Ready Reckoner" is a book that aims to provide both essential and foundational knowledge on various aspects of livestock and canine practice, which can serve as a useful refresher. Additionally, the book includes the latest information, which can be used to update one's knowledge. The author's mission will be deemed successful if readers, especially practicing veterinarians, derive significant benefits from this book. Given the evolving trends in veterinary therapeutic management, it is crucial for veterinarians to continuously update their knowledge, which can help enhance the productivity of livestock.

Sravanthi P. M.V.Sc (Surgery & Radiology) Consultant Surgeon.

Vijay Kumar Matham: M.V.Sc (Pharmacology &Toxicology) Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology ,Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Bidar 585 401, Karnataka, India

1. Important Animal Husbandry 2. Dentition and Ageing in Domestic 3. Care and Management 4. Dog Breeds 5. Normal Physiological Values 6. Haemotology 7. Biochemical Values as Indicators of Disease Diagnosis 8. Reproductive Traits 9. Expected Dates of Parturition 10. Preventive Medicine 11. Disease Diagnosis 12. Differential Diagnosis of Common Diseases 13. Fluid Therapy 14. Drug Index 15. Homeopathic Medicine 16. Materia Medica 17. Drug Interactions 18. Disease Information 19. Reproductive Disorders and Treatment 20. Common Poisonings & Treatment 21. Surgery 22. Postmortem Examination 23. Materials to be Submitted to the Diagnostic Laboratory 24. Proforma’s 25. Fodder Crops