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Equine Neonatal Medicine and Surgery E-Book

Medicine and Surgery

  • 1st Edition - November 11, 2004
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Derek C. Knottenbelt, Nicola Holdstock, John E. Madigan
  • Language: English

An ideal companion to Knottenbelt's Equine Stud Farm Medicine and Surgery, this comprehensive text covers all aspects of veterinary care of the foal — from birth through weaning.… Read more

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An ideal companion to Knottenbelt's Equine Stud Farm Medicine and Surgery, this comprehensive text covers all aspects of veterinary care of the foal — from birth through weaning. Describing appropriate procedures for clinical assessment of the new-born foal, it addresses emergency interventions, resuscitation, and critical care. Disorders of growth and nutrition are reviewed, as well as congenital or inherited abnormalities of each of the major body systems. Plus, a unique section on special syndromes provides more than 200 color photographs carefully selected from the authors' extensive collection.

Key features

  • Content is concise, informative, and easy to read.
  • Full-color photographs illustrate common disorders, congenital defects, and more.
  • Flowcharts summarize key diagnostic tests and findings.
  • Numerous charts and tables provide easy access to key data.
  • Appendices present key data, treatment protocols, techniques, and procedures in a quick-reference format.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 11, 2004
  • Language: English

About the authors

DK

Derek C. Knottenbelt

Affiliations and expertise
Professor in Equine Medicine, The Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool, UK

NH

Nicola Holdstock

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer in Large Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

JM

John E. Madigan

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Associate Director, Large Animal Clinic, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA