Authors: BROMILEY. Camille Slattery. Penelope Slattery.
Paperback, 182 pages
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
Publication Date: 1994
Edition: 1

Authors: Sara Wyche.
Hardcover, 144 pages
Publisher: Crowood Press
Publication Date: 2000-08-01


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Authors: Safia Barakzai.
Hardcover, 144 pages
Publisher: Saunders Ltd.
Publication Date: 2006-10-13
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    Handbook of Equine Respiratory Endoscopy is a highly illustrated guide that provides quick, readily available answers for veterinary practitioners. It offers assitance in diagnosing respiratory disorders in the field with ease, plus full color endoscopy images illustrate normal anatomy, variations of normal anatomy, and disorders of the respiratory tract. Written by a leading equine respiratory clinician and researcher, this handbook is user-friendly and includes comprehensive, in-depth information at the same time. The book also discusses anatomy, tips for endoscopic evaluation, and the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for disorders of the respiratory tract.

• Includes over 180 full-color endoscopic images to provide an excellent aid in visual diagnosis for clinical cases.
• Focuses on the use of endoscopy as a diagnostic tool.
• Includes the new consensus laryngeal grading system for the most up-to-date information.
• Practical guides to endoscopy of each part of the equine respiratory tract with tips for endoscopic examination provide specific information and help.

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Authors: Robert F. Kahrs.
Hardcover, 324 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 2001-05-15
Edition: 2

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    The second edition of this text, like the first, is a study guide and reference for individuals involved in the diagnosis, arrangement and control of viral diseases as they occur in cattle in the production-management systems prevalent in North America. The fact, theories and controversies about bovine viral diseases are presented in a format useful to those first exploring the subject and those desiring a review or update. Conclusions and generalizations are derived from both clinical observations and research. Dr. Kahrs has revised and updated the existing chapters and included new sections on bovine caliciviruses, bovine spongeform encephalopathy, bovine immunodeficiency virus, disinfectants and disinfection, viral transmissioin via germplasn and the effects of bovine viruses on international trade....

Authors: Bradford P. Smith. Christine King.
Paperback, 496 pages
Publisher: C.V. Mosby
Publication Date: 2001-09-19
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    This handy reference is a condensed field guide to accompany Smith's "Large Animal Internal Medicine". It provides the most salient information, students and practitioners need to know about common diseases in large animal species. The focus on clinical signs, which has become the hallmark of the Smith text is also featured in the manual....

Authors: Mina C. G. Davies-Morel.
Hardcover, 416 pages
Publisher: CABI
Publication Date: 1999-09-09
Edition: 1

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    The tremendous increase in horse population and leisure riding has led to a rapid expanse in research on equine artificial insemination. This book for veterinarians, stud managers, and advanced students of animal science is a detailed reference on the subject. It covers the historical development, equine physiology, current practices, and potential future developments. It also includes extensive references, making it a valuable guide to more specialized topics....

Authors: Rick L. Cowell. Ronald D. Tyler. Potter. Mosby. Kathryn McCance. Fitzgerald.
Hardcover, 260 pages
Publisher: Mosby
Publication Date: 2007-04-01
Edition: 2

Reviews :

    Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Horse is a practical reference that presents common clinical findings in an easy-to-use text/atlas format. A general chapter discusses sample collections and techniques, followed by a 'systems' approach and chapters on specific types of fluid. Within systems chapters, normal findings are established and then abnormal findings are presented by class of problems, such as bacterial lesions, fungal lesions, parasitic lesions, etc. in the case of the eye. Algorithms on sample evaluations enhance text discussions by guiding readers to the most likely cytologic diagnosis. In addition, a color plate section features 64 illustrations for convenient comparison of cell types and infectious agents. A detailed index makes this edition even more useful as a quick clinical reference, ideal for helping readers understand correct collection and handling procedures, avoid costly errors, and make accurate diagnoses....

Authors: Stewart Hastie. Johanna Sharples.
Paperback, 255 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House
Publication Date: 1999-08-11
Edition: 1

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    The encyclopedia of horse care....

Authors: Christopher C. Pollitt.
Hardcover, 208 pages
Publisher: C.V. Mosby
Publication Date: 2000-03-06


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    Lameness is one of the most common problems encountered in the equine practice. It may be caused by a problem in the foot itself, or in the limbs, but is frequently manifested in pathological changes of the pedal tissue. This atlas features almost 500 full colour illustrations to aid in the identification of diseases, illustrating the conditions using photographs and diagrams, and providing notes on the diagnosis and management. Case histories are included, and are followed pictorially from initial presentation through treatment to recovery....

Authors: Bill Heller.
Hardcover, 200 pages
Publisher: Russell Meerdink Company
Publication Date: 2002-08-01


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    With Run, Baby, Run, Eclipse Award-winning author Bill Heller issues a hard-hitting call for action to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred industries.

Heller examines Lasix® studies done by veterinary researchers; talks with top breeders, owners, trainers, and race officials from the Thoroughbred and Standardbred industries; and looks closely at the recommendations of the AAEP. He explains why horses bleed, and explores the effectiveness of Lasix and its questionable use in Two-Year-Olds. He addresses the issue of whether the drug is used for other purposes — as a masking agent for other drugs, or as a speed enhancer — and seeks the answer to the questions of how Lasix impacts racehorses.

This book is a must for every racehorse owner, breeder and handicapper. In a study of more than 48,000 Thoroughbred starters, Heller reveals that more than 92 percent raced on Lasix, a potent diuretic which can cause a horse to lose as much as 20 pounds before a race.

Ostensibly, Lasix is used to stop a horse from bleeding in its lungs, a common problem. But Lasix does not stop bleeding and, in some horses, doesn't reduce it. Lasix can, however, improve performance drastically from weight loss alone, flush other drugs out of a horse's system and mask others that remain by diluting them. Even more troublesome is that Lasix use may hide a horse's physical problems while doing nothing to heal them.

The argument to allow Lasix on race day in the United States centered on the idea that by helping bleeders, they would be able to race longer. Instead the opposite has happened.

Average starts per runner went into a precipitous decline just as Lasix became popular on the backstretch in the early '70s and, in 2001, reached a new low.

Many horsemen believe Lasix should not be used on two-year-olds or allowed in stakes races. There is a mountain of evidence to support them. Now, for the first time, that evidence is here....