1st Edition
by Lais R.R. Costa (Editor), Mary Rose Paradis (Editor)
Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse
is a detailed step-by-step guide to clinical skills in equine practice.
With information on techniques ranging from physical examination and
blood sampling to lameness and neurologic exams and other specialized
procedures, the book is an aid to confidently and effectively performing
procedures used in daily equine practice. Well illustrated with
clinical photographs throughout, the book’s focus is on providing
thorough, easy-to-understand descriptions of 80 techniques necessary for
examining and treating horses.
Each topic includes a summary of
the purpose, potential complications, equipment and proper restraint for
each procedure, with a detailed description of each action for the
technique and the rationale behind it. More than 1,100 full-colour
clinical photographs demonstrate the techniques. Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is an essential purchase for any veterinary practice seeing equine patients.
Key features
- Details each step for 80 common procedures for veterinary care of the horse
- Supports veterinarians and technicians in performing techniques in daily equine practice
- Presents more than 1,100 images depicting the steps described in the text
- Covers the purpose, potential complications, equipment, restraint, actions and rationale for each procedure
- Offers
a practical patient-side reference to essential techniques in clinical
practice, ranging from basic assessment to specialized procedures
