Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook [Hardcover]

James M. Giffin (Author), Tom Gore (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0876058802 | ISBN-13: 978-0876058800 | Publication Date: March 1989 | Edition: 1st

Owners can decide in minutes whether to treat their horse themselves or call a veterinarian. The Index of Signs and Symptoms and detailed General Index explain what to look for and how to handle problems effectively.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The most comprehensive, up-to-date horse care book available

This all-new edition of the popular classic contains important updates and new information on the latest veterinary practices and research. It gives you trusted guidance and immediate answers when the vet's office is closed, potentially life-saving instructions for emergency situations, and additional insight post-diagnosis. New and updated information includes:

• Vaccinations, drugs, and dewormers

• Pigeon Fever and West Nile Virus

• New fertility treatments and methods for monitoring estrus and pregnancy, and coverage of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome

• Foal CPR and newborn care

• Advancements in dental health, orthopedic problems, colic, fractures and breaks, cancer, genetics, and more

• Enhanced coverage of geriatric care and health concerns in the older horse

• Alternative therapies, including massage, chiropractic care, osteopathic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, and nutraceuticals

• The latest nutrition guidelines from The National Research Council

• Expanded guidance on common forage and landscape toxins

With the guidance of this book and a good working partnership with your veterinarian, you can keep your beloved horse healthy for life. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

A fully updated edition of the classic equine health reference—an indispensable guide for every horse owner

Chock-full of information, the latest edition of the trusted classic is organized to allow you to find what you need—with confidence and ease.

• A special Index of Signs and Symptoms is on the inside of the front cover for fast referral. Consult this if your horse exhibits any symptoms or unexplained behavior.

• A detailed Contents list outlines the organs and body systems that are the sites of disease.

• A General Index gives you a comprehensive guide to the book's medical information. Bolded page numbers help you identify more detailed coverage of the subject.

• Cross-references note pertinent supplementary information.

• A Glossary defines medical terms that are commonly used by veterinarians.

• As a bonus, go online to find additional references on: sample reference values for laboratory tests, and guides to antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and common drugs your veterinarian might prescribe.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1st edition (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876058802
• ISBN-13: 978-0876058800
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,730,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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89 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed information, April 21, 2000

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horseperson (Guatemala) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)

I find this to be the most detailed veterinary guide, short of buying a veterinary encyclopedia. Of the several I own, most are very general and have a lot of "ask you veterinarian for a course of action." This one tells you the most common treatments so you know what to expect. I go back to my dog-eared copy all the time. As I back-yard breeder, I like Giffin's veterinary breeder's guide, too.

72 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Serious Equine Health Care Reference, August 11, 2002

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This review is from: Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)

As a first-horse owner, this text was a whole lot more than I needed or wanted to know. For the horse owner who is serious about learning as much as possible about health care problems and how to treat these problems themselves, the book is a winner and probably unique. However, for someone who likes to rely on his/her vet for anything more than the usual maintenance procedures (deworming, treating minor cuts, etc.) and doesn't foresee giving his/her horse injections and the like or treating fairly serious illnesses, a less complete book would be sufficient and much less daunting. Probably an excellent reference for students of equine health and for those who would like to become vets themselves one day.

57 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has helped my grades in all my horse classes.., August 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)

Great book!! four hooves way up.. I have a equine science classes and I use this book for research and just to help me better understand the problems and cures for horse problems... Its like a horse vet bible.. easy to read with great pictures..