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Equine Podiatry

  • 1st Edition
  • May 16, 2007
  • Andrea Floyd + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 5 9 - 6
This comprehensive text not only covers basic principles of horseshoeing, but also focuses on medical and surgical foot care management. Starting with the anatomy and physiology of the equine foot, this one-of-a-kind book then evaluates the foot, its pathological conditions (including structural, developmental, and traumatic conditions in addition to laminitis), balancing and shoeing the healthy and diseased equine hoof, and ends with a chapter on new directions in equine podiatry, written by cutting-edge researchers in the field.

Veterinary Pharmacology

  • 1st Edition
  • April 5, 2007
  • Amanda Helen Rock
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 8 6 2 - 8
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 7 2 - 1
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Designed and written specifically for veterinary nurses, it focuses on the practical application of knowledge and encourages a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. The text builds upon a general background of anatomy and physiology, chemical sciences and microbiology enabling the reader to understand and engage with the topic more fully. Photographs and detailed line drawings illustrate the more complex areas of pharmacology and aid comprehension of the general action mechanisms of the various drugs discussed. Complicated concepts are presented in a user-friendly way to maximise understanding.

Veterinary Herbal Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • November 29, 2006
  • Susan G. Wynn + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 2 9 9 8 - 8
This full-color reference offers practical, evidence-based guidance on using more than 120 medicinal plants, including how to formulate herbal remedies to treat common disease conditions. A body-systems based review explores herbal medicine in context, offering information on toxicology, drug interactions, quality control, and other key topics.

Managing a Veterinary Practice

  • 2nd Edition
  • November 22, 2006
  • Caroline Jevring-Back + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 8 2 0 - 5
This internationally appealing edition has been largely rewritten and contains new, updated information on leadership, the role of a manager, basic financial management, marketing, communication within the practice, and how to achieve good client compliance, as well as much sound practical advice from the author. Aimed at practice owners and managers, and those with a vested interest in understanding business management in veterinary practice, the book explains the core principles involved in running a business. ‘Big Business' concepts are explained in practical and applied terms to fulfil small business needs using examples from a wide variety of sources, including internationally recognized business management experts such as Peter Drucker, David Maister, Stephen Covey and Michael Gerber.

Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse

  • 1st Edition
  • July 25, 2006
  • Sophie Pullen + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 8 4 4 - 4
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses the laws and ethics specifically related to veterinary nursing with knowledge. The book's expert authors use their experience in teaching and law to create an essential resource for veterinary nurses. Case examples illustrate various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday practice, plus the book covers regulation, representation, research ethics, and the Veterinary Surgeon's Act for a complete handbook to law and ethics as they relate to veterinary nursing.

Feline Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • May 30, 2006
  • Martha Cannon + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 4 2 - 4
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Itis the first book to present all aspects of feline medicine in a form that is specifically relevant to Nurses and Technicians. This book explores the role of the Nurse and Technician and offers a practical, ‘hands-on' approach to feline veterinary care.

Minor Veterinary Surgery

  • 1st Edition
  • May 10, 2006
  • Julian G. Hoad
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 6 1 - 5
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It brings together all the information needed for a veterinary nurse to confidently approach minor surgical procedures in small animals. Based on a thorough grounding of surgical principles, the book takes a hands-on approach and focuses on applying theory to practice. The author has included clear instructions for performing a number of minor surgical techniques and offers practical advice in the form of handy hints and tips making this a highly accessible and user-friendly text.

Pain Management in Small Animals

  • 1st Edition
  • May 3, 2006
  • Debbie Doyle (nee Grant)
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 8 1 2 - 3
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 5 3 - 0
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It explores the vital role the veterinary nurse plays in achieving pain-free recovery for sick or injured small animals and exotic pets. It provides in-depth coverage of both the physical and psychological effects of pain and focuses on the ethical obligation to maximize quality of life through pain management. This book also examines current evidence for effective pain management, including how research findings can be translated into everyday practice.

Veterinary Radiography

  • 1st Edition
  • January 16, 2006
  • Suzanne Easton
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 2 4 8 - 6
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Radiography can seem a daunting subject to tackle but this book provides an exciting and unique approach to revising a difficult subject. Each chapter introduces its topic with a list of learning objectives clearly pinpointing the essential information. A variety of exercises and activities take the student through a comprehensive revision programme and this book is an excellent complement to the veterinary nursing student's own study programme.

Reptile Medicine and Surgery

  • 2nd Edition
  • December 13, 2005
  • Stephen J. Divers + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 7 7 - 0
This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations.

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