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Equine Internal Medicine

  • 4th Edition - October 25, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Stephen M. Reed, Warwick M. Bayly, Debra C. Sellon
  • Language: English

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Confidently diagnose, treat, and manage patient conditions with the only comprehensive book on the market devoted solely to equine internal medicine. Filled with fully updated content on principles of treatment and contributions from internationally known equine experts, Equine Internal Medicine, 4th Edition focuses on the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the development of various equine diseases. A problem-based approach outlines how to apply the latest clinical evidence directly to the conditions you will encounter in practice. A new companion website with over 120 video clips presents diseases and disorders that cannot be explained as well through words

Key features

  • Updated information throughout, including the most recent drug information. Current and well-referenced content on equine diseases and treatment techniques cites the latest books and journals
  • Internationally known equine experts present information on problems affecting horses throughout the world — and provide contributions that enable practitioners and students to approach disease and treatment of equine patients with more authority and understanding
  • User-friendly exterior and interior design makes the book appealing to both the equine internal medicine practitioner and the veterinary student. Easy-to-find information facilitates a more thorough understanding with minimal frustration
  • Organized and consistent coverage among chapters allows you to easily find information on a specific topic

Table of contents

Part I: Mechanisms of Disease and Principles of Treatment

1. Infection and Immunity

2. Pharmacology: Principles, Antimicrobials, and NSAIDs

3. Recognizing and Treating Pain in Horses

4. Critical Care

5. Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition

6. Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine

7. Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered Problems

Part II: Disorders of Specific Body Systems

8. Disorders of the Respiratory System

9. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

10. Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

11. Disorders of the Neurologic System

12. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System

13. Disorders of the Liver

14. Disorders of the Urinary System

15. Disorders of the Hematopoietic System

16. Disorders of the Endocrine System

17. Disorders of the Eye and Vision

18. Disorders of the Skin

19. Disorders of the Reproductive Tract

20. Disorders of Foals

21. Toxicologic Problems

Review quotes

"Equine Internal Medicine has been a staple reference for equine practitioners for 20 years, and the fourth edition is no exception. ...Each section is authored by acknowledged experts who have funnelled their impressive knowledge into a fairly easy-to-navigate source. I think it is an excellent first-line reference for equine practitioners." --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 27, 2016
  • Language: English

About the authors

SR

Stephen M. Reed

Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, earned his DVM at The Ohio State University, followed by a residency at Michigan State University. He started his academic teaching career at Washington State University from 1979-1983 and then returned to Ohio State, where he spent 26 years as a professor and mentor in the equine medicine department. Reed is a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is a noted author and editor of numerous scientific articles and textbooks. He has spoken at many state, national, and international meetings. His primary research interests include equine neurologic diseases. He is currently an internal medicine specialist and shareholder at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Emeritus Professor of The Ohio State University, Adjunct Professor at the University of Kentucky, and chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Advisory Committee.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, KY. Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Emeritus Professor, The Ohio State University Adjunct Professor, University of Kentucky Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.

WB

Warwick M. Bayly

Dr. Bayly has served at WSU for nearly 30 years. Since 2001, he has served as Dean of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the past president of the World Equine Veterinary Association and an influential researcher in the area of equine performance.
Affiliations and expertise
Provost and Executive Vice President, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA

DS

Debra C. Sellon

Dr. Sellon is board certified in large animal internal medicine and has a long record of service to the ACVIM. She was the 2010 recipient of their Distinguished Service Award at the 28th annual ACVIM Forum in Anaheim, California. Sellon is currently a Professor of Equine Medicine at Washington State University and the Associate Dean of their Veterinary Medicine Graduate School.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Equine Medicine Washington State University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Associate Dean, Graduate School College of Veterinary Medicine, USA

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