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Large Animal Internal Medicine

  • 5th Edition - April 1, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Bradford P. Smith
  • Language: English

Large Animal Internal Medicine, 5th Edition features a problem-based approach to the diagnosis and management of disease in horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. It offers discussio… Read more

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Large Animal Internal Medicine, 5th Edition features a problem-based approach to the diagnosis and management of disease in horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. It offers discussions of over 150 clinical signs and manifestations, as well as comprehensive coverage of laboratory and diagnostic testing. Thoroughly revised and updated content includes new vaccines and vaccination protocols; the most current laboratories for DNA, genetic, and PCR testing; and colostrum supplements and replacers. It’s everything you need to stay up to date with the latest information on preventing and treating disease in large animals.

Key features

  • Discussions of over 150 clinical signs or manifestations of disease
    • provide you with a problem-based approach to diagnosis based on what you observe and what laboratory tests reveal.
  • More than 200 expert authors contribute information in their areas of expertise for the most current, authoritative information on each topic.
  • Color plates accompanying Diseases of the Eye and Diseases of the Alimentary Tract chapters illustrate the clinical appearance of ophthalmologic conditions and endoscopic views of equine alimentary tract disorders.
  • Causes of Presenting Signs boxes offer quick access to the common, less common, and uncommon diseases associated with manifestations or signs of disease.
  • Causes of Abnormal Laboratory Values boxes highlight the possible interpretations of abnormalities in clinical chemistry, hematology, blood proteins, and clotting tests.
  • An extensive list of useful references on a companion website, many linked to their original source on PubMed, enables you to continue research on specific topics of interest.
  • Thorough and extensive index makes it easy to quickly locate key information.

Table of contents

PART I: HISTORY, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND MEDICAL RECORDS

1. Ruminant History, Physical Examination, Welfare Assessment and Records

2. Equine History, Physical Examination, Records, and Recognizing Abuse or Neglect in Patients

PART II: MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE

3. Pain

4. Alterations in Body Temperature

5. Alterations in Respiratory Function

6. Alterations in Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems

7. Alterations in Alimentary and Hepatic Function

8. Localization and Differentiation of Neurologic Diseases

9. Alterations in Body Weight or Size

10. Alterations in Urinary Function

11. Alterations in the Skin

12. Alterations in Sexual Function

13. Musculoskeletal Abnormalities

14. Collapse and Sudden Death

PART III: DISORDERS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NEONATE

15. The Peripartum Mare

16. Assessment of the Newborn Foal

17. Manifestations and Management of Disease in Neonatal Foals

18. The Peripartum Ruminant

19. Initial Management and Physical Examination of Neonatal Ruminants

20. Manifestations and Management of Disease in Neonatal Ruminants

21. Colostrum and Milk Replacers

PART IV: COLLECTION OF SAMPLES AND INTERPRETATION OF LABORATORY TESTS


22. Clinical Chemistry Tests

23. Collection and Submission of Samples for Cytologic and Hematologic Studies

24. Alterations in the Erythron

25. Alterations in the Leukogram

26. Alterations in Blood Proteins

27. Alterations in Hemostasis

28. Collection and Analysis of Bone Marrow

29. Molecular Diagnostics in Large Animals

PART V: DISORDERS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS

30. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

31. Diseases of the Respiratory System

32. Diseases of the Alimentary Tract

33. Diseases of Hepatobiliary System

34. Diseases of the Renal System

35. Diseases of the Nervous System

36. Mammary Gland Health and Disorders

37. Diseases of the Hematopoietic and Hemolymphatic Systems

38. Diseases of the Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues

39. Diseases of the Eye

40. Diseases of the Skin

41. Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

42. Diseases of Muscles

43. Diseases of the Reproductive System

PART VI: PREVENTATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES

44. Critical Care and Fluid Therapy

45. Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy

46. Biosecurity and Infection Control for Large Animal Practices

47. Prevention, Detection, and Response to Foreign Animal Diseases

48. Use of Biologics in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

49. Parasite Control Programs

50. Nutrition of the Sick Animal

PART VII: CONGENTIAL, HEREDITARY, IMMUNOLOGIC, AND TOXIC DISORDERS

51. Genetic Disorders

52. Genetic Tests for Large Animals

53. Immunologic Disorders

54. Disorders Caused by Toxicants

Review quotes

If you purchase only one textbook for large animal practice, be your work mainly equine or farm animal, this is the one you should buy. This is a truly global large animal veterinary medicine textbook, while retaining its relevance to UK and Irish practitioners. It is suitable as a reference book for students, general practitioners and specialists alike, and is well worth the price as a comprehensive review of large animal medicine.

Veterinary Record, February 2009

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 25, 2014
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Bradford P. Smith

Affiliations and expertise
Diplomate ACVIM, Professor Emeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA