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Equine Internal Medicine

  • 3rd Edition - December 10, 2009
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Stephen M. Reed, Warwick M. Bayly, Debra C. Sellon
  • Language: English

Develop an essential understanding of the principles of equine disease with this one-of-a-kind, problem-based resource! Extensively revised and updated with contributions from an… Read more

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Develop an essential understanding of the principles of equine disease with this one-of-a-kind, problem-based resource! Extensively revised and updated with contributions from an international team of experts, Equine Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition reflects the latest clinical research in equine medicine and focuses on the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the development of various equine diseases to help you confidently diagnose, treat, and manage patient conditions.

Key features

  • Problem-based approach outlines how to apply the latest clinical evidence directly to the conditions you’ll encounter in practice.
  • 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.
  • Flow charts, diagrams, and algorithms clarify complex material.

Table of contents

PART I: Mechanisms of Disease and Principles of Treatment

1. The Equine Immune System

2. Mechanisms of Infectious Disease

3. Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered Problems

4. Pharmacologic Principles

5. Aspects of Clinical Nutrition

6. Pain Management

7. Critical Care

8. Epidemiology

PART II: Disorders of Specific Body Systems

9. Disorders of the Respiratory System

10. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

11. Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

12. Disorders of the Neurologic System

13. Disorders of the Skin

14. Disorders of the Hematopoietic System

15. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System

16. Disorders of the Liver

17. Disorders of the Eye

18. Disorders of the Reproductive Tract

19. Disorders of the Urinary System

20. Disorders of the Endocrine System

21. Disorders of Foals

22. Toxicologic Problems

Review quotes

"The authors have successfully brought explanations of the mechanisms behind complicated disease, with clinical tests and laboratory findings onto treatment options, all under one roof, in a way which enables it to be referenced quickly, and easily but to provide an in-depth source of reference which invariably leaves the reader feeling much more knowledgeable about a specific topic after reading the appropriate chapter. The detail of the text is very effectively reinforced by tables and diagrams which summarised the information and so the student of inexperienced clinician need not be intimidated to reach in and to delve for more information"

Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2010

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 10, 2009
  • 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