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Mycoplasmas are the smallest of free-living organisms and are intermediate between viruses and bacteria. Many species thrive as parasites in animal (including human) hosts. This book is based on proceedings of a conference held in Palermo, Italy. It reviews some of the most important mycoplasma diseases of sheep, goats and cattle including contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, contagious agalactia and calf pneumonia, which are listed by the OIE because of their economic implications.

Langevin Snippets ... from A to Z consists of sixty-four short pieces written in the ten years since Roger Langevin’s memoir, The Langevin Legacy, was published in 2008. They encompass a range of topics including noteworthy experiences, memorable moments, special events, and tales of a loving family. The author hopes you enjoy reading these snippets as much as he enjoyed writing them.

The Langevin Legacy is a heartwarming memoir of a wonderful life filled with love, fun, and challenges. Inspired to write this book when he sat down with his grandmother 30 years ago, Roger Langevin describes his ancestors' journeys from Europe through Canada to America and shares stories and nostalgic anecdotes about his relatives, family, and friends. His memoir reflects a happy childhood, much time spent with family, a successful career, and years of community service. Highlights include his experiences as a member of the Pershing Rifl es, as a volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and as the all-time winner in the history of the TV quiz show "Beat the Clock".