Manual of Equine Practice [Paperback]

Reuben J. Rose (Author), David R. Hodgson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1993 | ISBN-10: 0721637396 | ISBN-13: 978-0721637396

This book seeks to provide a handy on-the-spot clinical reference to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the horse. Consistent format allows easy access to information. Subject matter is organized by body system. Discussion of specific diseases within each system starts with a brief introduction, history, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatments. This practical quick reference guide is aimed at the large animal practitioner. Special features of this book include: a section on therapeutics featuring a reference section on the formulations and trade names of drugs used in equine practice, dosages, toxic effects and other factors bearing on administration are given; step-by-step illustrations demonstrating commonly used diagnostic techniques; information on clinical nutrition appearing in tables which are useful for clients as well as veterinarians; a full section devoted to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology; and the book's focus on common, frequently seen disorders.

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The Manual of Equine Practice is concise, practically oriented, well organized, and a useful reference for equine practitioners. -JAVAM --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721637396
• ISBN-13: 978-0721637396
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,687,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Manual of Equine Practice 2nd Edition, May 21, 2000

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A B Hunter (Wellington, New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manual of Equine Practice, 2e (Paperback)

A handbook to rival the most extensive textbooks devoted to equine veterinary medicine and surgery! The second edition of The Manual of Equine Practice still retains the same easily readable format as the first edition, but the original authors have gathered world renowned experts in their fields, to assist.

The book is divided into body systems and includes individual conditions as 'sub-chapters'. They are then broken down into history and presenting signs, clinical findings and diagnosis, differential diagnosis (invaluable reference), and treatments. This is the same format as you would use if a animal were presented to you in your practice.

Overall, a superb book and completely invaluable for vets, vet techs and students. Perhaps the only drawback is that I wouldn't recommend it for the average owner and/or trainer, unless they have a very good understanding of veterinary practice in general.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great info but, August 10, 2008

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This review is from: Manual of Equine Practice, 2e (Paperback)

I find this book has useful information, but am very disappointed the book's binding fell apart after only 6 months.

That makes it difficult to use with the pages falling out.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good easy reference, July 18, 2008

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CHB Vets Limited Phillips (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manual of Equine Practice, 2e (Paperback)

This book has been great in our mixed Practice. We use this as a quick reference guide and the information is concise and easy to follow. I would recommend this book to anyone who isn't a full time equine vet and needs a handy reference. Good drug charts and well set out chapters.