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Equine Stud Farm Medicine & Surgery E-Book, 1st Edition

Equine Stud Farm Medicine & Surgery E-Book
Authors :
Derek C. Knottenbelt & Reg R. Pascoe & Michelle LeBlanc & Cheryl Lopate
Date of Publication: 08/2013
This practical, hands-on guide addresses all aspects of equine reproduction and breeding. Introductory chapters review key aspects of stud farm design and equine nutrition, evaluating how these factors affect the health of horses and foals. Detailed ...view more
This practical, hands-on guide addresses all aspects of equine reproduction and breeding. Introductory chapters review key aspects of stud farm design and equine nutrition, evaluating how these factors affect the health of horses and foals. Detailed chapters discuss the stallion and mare, conception, parturition, the health of the foal, and other essential topics. Both medical care and surgery are covered in detail, with extensive full-color illustrations designed to help the veterinarian diagnose and treat all conditions relevant to equine reproduction.
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This practical, hands-on guide addresses all aspects of equine reproduction and breeding. Introductory chapters review key aspects of stud farm design and equine nutrition, evaluating how these factors affect the health of horses and foals. Detailed chapters discuss the stallion and mare, conception, parturition, the health of the foal, and other essential topics. Both medical care and surgery are covered in detail, with extensive full-color illustrations designed to help the veterinarian diagnose and treat all conditions relevant to equine reproduction.

Key Features
  • Fully international perspective on equine reproduction from North American, European and Australasian authors and contributor
  • All aspects of equine stud farm medicine covered, from clinical examination and diagnosis to medical and surgical treatment
  • practical, hands-on guidance of surgical procedures and treatment options
  • Comprehensive chapters on stallion, mare and foal
  • All common and most rare conditions discussed in detail
  • Useful appendix of drugs used in equine stud medicine
  • Full of colour and black and white illustrations

  • Author Information
    By Derek C. Knottenbelt, OBE BVM&S DVM&S Dip ECEIM MRCVS, Professor in Equine Medicine The Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital University of Liverpool, UK; Reg R. Pascoe, AM, DVSc, FRCVS, FACVSc, Professor Reginald, R.R. Pascoe, Specialist in Equine Surgery; Principal & Director of Oakey Veterinary Hospital, Queensland, Australia; Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL and Cheryl Lopate, MS, DVM, Dip ACT, Equine Practitioner, Armstrong Brothers, Inglewood, Ontario, Canada