UC Davis book of horses : a complete medical reference guide for horses and foals

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This single volume contains in-depth, authoritative information concerning all aspects of equine health and well-being. The UC Davis Book of Horses addresses everything from the selection of a horse to breeding management to emergency medical procedures in understandable - but not oversimplifiedstyle. An extensive glossary defines complicated medical terms clearly and concisely. The UC Davis Book of Horses does not replace a trained veterinarian,...

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ISBN:

9780062701398
0062701398

Edition:

First edition

Description:

xxviii, 498 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25cm

Other Title:

Book of horses

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

A Word from Dr. John P. Hughes
1. Origins, Sources, and Selection / Janet F. Roser
2. Major Breeds of Horses / Monna F. Jordan and Janet F. Roser
3. Equine Husbandry / Renee M. Golenz and Janet F. Roser
4. Equine Behavior / Carolyn L. Stull
5. Misbehavior / Carolyn L. Stull
6. Equine Nutritional Requirements / C.A. Tony Buffington
7. Feeding Horses / C.A. Tony Buffington
8. Diseases of Dietary Origin / C.A. Tony Buffington
9. Reproductive Physiology / John P. Hughes
10. Breeding Management / Marcelo A. Couto
11. Pregnancy, Parturition, and the Young Foal / Sally L. Vivrette
12. Reproductive Disorders / Marcelo A. Couto
13. Genetics / Ann T. Bowling
14. Congenital and Inherited Disorders / Ann T. Bowling
15. Birth Control / Irwin K.M. Liu
16. Anatomy / Charles G. Plopper and Jeffrey Lakritz
17. The Skin and Various Disorders / Anthony A. Stannard and Jeffrey E. Barlough
18. External Parasites / David G. Baker
19. The Eye and Various Disorders / Roy W. Bellhorn
20. The Cardiovascular System and Various Disorders / William P. Thomas
21. The Urinary System and Various Disorders / Lais R.R. Costa and John E. Madigan
22. The Musculoskeletal System and Various Disorders / Mark D. Markel
23. Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances / Gary P. Carlson
24. The Nervous System and Various Disorders / Sherril L. Green
25. The Respiratory System and Various Disorders / W. David Wilson and Jeffrey E. Barlough
26. The Digestive System and Various Disorders / Steven Zicker
27. The Liver and Various Disorders / Gary P. Carlson
28. The Endocrine System and Various Metabolic Disorders / Noel O. Dybdal
29. The Immune System and Various Disorders / Jeffrey E. Barlough
30. Viral Diseases / Jeffrey E. Barlough and W. David Wilson
31. Bacterial Diseases / Jeffrey E. Barlough and John E. Madigan
32. Fungal Diseases / Jeffrey E. Barlough and John E. Madigan
33. Internal Parasites / David G. Baker
34. Cancer / Bruce R. Madewell
35. The Aged Horse / Mary A. Scott
36. Clinical Signs of Disease / Johanna L. Watson
37. Surgery and Postoperative Care / John R. Pascoe
38. Convalescence and Home Care / Thomas B. Yarbrough and John R. Pascoe
39. First Aid and Orthopedic Emergencies / Robin H. Kelly and Jack R. Snyder
40. Procedures for Medical Emergencies / Robin H. Kelly and Jack R. Snyder
41. Poisonous Plants / Murray E. Fowler
A. Zoonotic Diseases: From Horses to People / Bruno B. Chomel
B. Vaccinations and Infectious Disease Control / W. David Wilson and Jeffrey E. Barlough
C. Diagnostic Tests / Joseph G. Zinkl
D. Transporting Horses / Barbara L. Smith

LCCN:

96010907

Control Number:

64156

Other Authors:

Barlough, Jeffrey E, editor
Siegal, Mordecai, editor
University of California, Davis. School of Veterinary Medicine

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