Self Assessment Color Review Of Equine Reproduction And Stud Medicine

Involvement with equine reproduction is very common for the veterinarian in practice, and there is enormous demand for continuing education, particularly in the light of recent changes in science and practice, such as the routine use of ultrasound, improved standards of foal care, and the importance of artificial insemination. The 22 contributing authors, an international blend of specialist equine practitioners and university clinicians, provide by means of superbly illustrated questions and full explanatory answers, a comprehensive, up-to-date, enjoyable and easily read source of information on equine reproduction. Over 30 cases concern the use of ultrasound in the management of the broodmare, some 50 cases cover foal care and common medical /surgical conditions, and there are over 30 cases on the stallion and artificial insemination, plus rarer conditions such as dystocia and foaling trauma. The random order of the cases and the self-assessment format, enable readers to think fully about a problem and devise a solution, just as they would in their daily work. The book appeals equally to veterinarians in training, in practice and in preparation for higher qualifications.

Superbly illustrated randomly presented case histories and questions with full explanatory answers providing a comprehensive, up-to-date, enjoyable and easily read source of information on equine reproduction.

Written by well-respected experts from the UK and USA, Equine Internal Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition presents more than 200 interesting and challenging cases encountered in equine practice, complete with photographs, imaging, or endoscopy findings; blood or fluid smears; other ancillary tests; and, in some cases, pathologic

Combining the expertise of 16 internationally renowned contributing authors--some working in universities, others in equine practice--this Color Review provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of equine internal medicine. Topics covered include neurology, cardiology, respiratory disease, gastroenterology, urology, infectious diseases, parasitology, hematology, oncology, endocrinology, reproduction, dermatology, ophthalmology and clinical nutrition in foals and adult horses. The cases appear in random order, just as they would in real life, and the book will appeal both to those preparing for examinations and to practicing professionals.