Authors: Stephen Reed. Warwick Bayly. Robert B. McEachern. Debra Sellon.
Hardcover, 1680 pages
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2003-12-17
Edition: 2

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    Equine Internal Medicine is devoted solely to internal medicine. This problem-oriented book is organized into two primary sections. Part 1 focuses on the mechanisms underlying disease and the principles underlying treatment. Part 2 takes a body systems approach to common problems. Individual diseases are discussed in terms of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Editors and contributors are authorities in their fields.
• The book takes a problem-based approach to understanding equine internal medicine and demonstrates the importance of evidence-based medicine.
• Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow.
• Body systems chapters begin with a thorough discussion of the diagnostic method appropriate to the system, including physical examination, clinical pathology, radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• Information is current and well referenced.
• Flow charts, diagrams, and algorithms clarify and enhance complex material.

• The 2nd edition features a new editor, Debra C. Sellon, DVM.
• Two new chapters have been added: Critical Care (Chapter 6) and Epidemiology (Chapter 21).
• New content has been added to Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered Problems (Chapter 3): changes in body temperature, diarrhea, and clinical assessment of poor performance.
• The chapters on Pharmacology (Chapter 4) and Hematopoietic System (Chapter 12) both have new authors and are totally rewritten and updated.
• The chapter on the Gastrointestinal System (Chapter 13) has new authors and new sections on examination for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal inflammation, diarrhea, malabsorption syndromes and maldigestion, and mucosal injury and repair.
• Endocrine Disorders (Chapter 18) has new authors, has been completely rewritten, and includes a new section on magnesium disorders.
• New content includes significant updates to the coverage of foal medicine, as well as the addition of a section devoted to pain management.

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Authors: David Ramey. David W. Ramey.
Paperback, 104 pages
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication Date: 2004-10-01


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Authors: Barb Crabbe.
Hardcover, 352 pages
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Date: 2007-11-01
Edition: 1

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Authors: Linda B., DVM, Ph.D. Schultz.
Paperback, 128 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House
Publication Date: 2004-06-04
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    A Plain-language Medical Guide for Horse Owners and Trainers

Painful and potentially debilitating tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and serious physiological problems facing performance horses. The severity ranges from minor injuries to those that end careers or even the horse's life. However, with proper treatment, these injuries can be overcome, and permanent damage minimized.

Writing in concise, accessible language, equine veterinarian Linda Schultz provides the most up-to-date information on identifying, treating, and managing tendon and ligament injuries. You'll review basic anatomy, understand how and why these injuries occur, and discover the effects of horseshoeing on tendons and ligaments. You'll see exactly what you should (and shouldn't) do during the critical healing process-plus, you'll learn to communicate effectively with your veterinarian to ensure your horse is soon back on his feet and doing his job.
* Features the latest treatment options and alternative therapies
* Includes a sample controlled exercise schedule and guidelines for recuperation times
* Explains treatment of acute injuries and directed therapy, as well as the current surgical techniques
* Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of support wraps, boots, and bandages...

Authors: Juan C. Samper. Jonathan Pycock. Angus O. McKinnon.
Hardcover, 608 pages
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2006-07-28
Edition: 1

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    Offering the most current insights on horse breeding, this book covers the entire reproductive system, normal and abnormal mare physiology, and a wide range of reproductive problems commonly seen in both the mare and stallion. Coverage includes advanced reproductive techniques, with numerous breeding strategies to help you achieve optimal fertility rates.

• Features the most current information available on equine reproduction, including the latest therapies and treatments for breeding dysfunction, as well as advances in reproductive techniques
• Focuses on therapy and treatment to provide practitioners with quick access to key information
• Features the shared experience and valuable advice of world-renowned experts who have first-hand knowledge of which treatments and therapies are most effective

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Authors: Tony Pavord.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: David & Charles
Publication Date: 2002-09-01


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    Every horse owner has experienced that feeling of helplessness when something is wrong with his or her animal. While correct diagnosis of any equine disease may have once proven complicated, this extraordinary reference provides fast, comprehensive insights into equine health, and tells horse owners exactly when expert help is needed.

Readers will find detailed assessments of the cause, symptoms and treatment of every known equine disease, enabling them to access relevant information as quickly as possible. It also offers two cross-referenced routes for finding the necessary guidance: 1) via an index of known equine diseases throughout the world, and 2) an alphabetical encyclopedia of specific diseases. Full-color photographs accompanying various maladies aid in identifying specific conditions.

Including the latest research from all over the world, this book is a must-have for veterinary surgeons and students, and the perfect addition to the bookshelves of amateur and professional horse owners alike.

Tony Pavord is the senior partner of a large veterinary practice in Wales. He specializes in the equine field and has particular interests in competition vetting, selection, training and breeding of endurance sport horses. Marcy Pavord is a freelance equestrian writer and regular contributor to various publications including Horse & Hound, Riding and Horse and Rider. She has written and contributed to several equestrian books and has served on two committees of the British Horse Society....

Authors: David Ramey.
Paperback, 128 pages
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication Date: 2003-03-01


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Authors: Dan Phillip Sponenberg.
Hardcover, 215 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 2003-04-11
Edition: 2

Reviews :

    Equine Color Genetics 2e is a complete discussion of horse and donkey colors, including details of their genetic control and their identification. The book explains how to accurately identify horses and donkeys by using colors. It furthers an understanding of the genetic basis of color and contributes to research on specific behavioral characteristics associated with color. The author includes all known color variations of horses throughout the world. The book provides an explanation of genetic mechanisms that determine colors and discusses colors in sequence from less common to more common. Donkey color is addressed in a separate section.

This uncomplicated and useful approach to understanding horse and donkey color patterns, as well as the various subtleties that exist, includes more than 100 striking color photographs accompanied by descriptions of both common and unique coat patterns.

With new chapters concerning breeds and conservation and on the basic biology of gene selection, as well as new appendices detailing previously undocumented genes in horses and donkeys, this second edition of Equine Color Genetics will appeal to anyone who is a student of the horse. Breeders, veterinarians, faculty and veterinary students and equine science students will find this book a valuable addition to their libraries....

Authors: James A. Orsini. Thomas Divers.
Paperback, 864 pages
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2007-11-09
Edition: 3

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    Respond quickly and confidently to emergency situations with the only text dedicated entirely to equine emergency treatment. The latest edition of this reliable manual is vastly expanded to encompass a wide range of new and evolving topics in horse care, with thorough, step-by-step procedures for the most effective emergency treatment. Portable for use in the clinic or in the field and presented for the first time in full color, it's your one-source guide for complete equine emergency support.

• Unique focus provides your only single-source guide devoted to equine emergency management.
• Bulleted format makes information easily retrievable, presenting detailed procedures in concise, step-by-step outlines.

• 12 new chapters help you ensure biosecurity and treat a variety of increasingly common emergency conditions, including diarrheal, infectious, and zoonotic diseases.
• Revised Organ Systems section presents content in a more user-friendly, timesaving format.
• What to Do and What Not to Do headings identify proper care techniques and alert you to steps you should avoid.
• Updated drug dosage table improves treatment with accurate dosage information for many recently approved drugs.
• Full-color design distinguishes specific features within the text for quick reference in critical situations.

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Authors: David W. Ramey.
Paperback, 208 pages
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication Date: 2007-09-01
Edition: 2nd

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