Equine Stud Farm Medicine & Surgery E-Book

by Derek C. Knottenbelt, Reg R. Pascoe, Michelle LeBlanc, Cheryl Lopate

Overview

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.

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702058431
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	08/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	45 MB
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Table of Contents

1. Basic Stud Farm Construction
2. Feeding and Nutrition
3. Routine Stud Management Procedures
4. The Stallion
5. The Mare
6. Mating
7. Pregnancy
8. Parturition
9. The Placenta
10. The Mammary Gland
11. The Newborn Foal

Appendix of drugs used in equine stud medicine

Glossary of terms

Editorial Reviews

"This text is practical and well presented and deserves a place on every stud farm veterinarian's book shelf." Carel de Bruyn, Veterinary Review, April 2004
is a very sound textbook which will provide a great springboard for the aspiring equine stud medicine practitioner whether this person is an undergraduate or a non-specialist clinician.

It is essential to have a sound, scientific foundation for making decisions and this book provides as many answers as a textbook can. I recommend it wholeheartedly for anyone concerned with equine reproduction.

The book benefits from good design: information is conveyed economically and clearly using bullet points and boxes backed up by luciddiagrams and excellent photographs.

The work on the placenta, its physiology, pathology and the problems of retained foetal membranes is extremely helpful, the combination of text, diagrams and photographs explains the whole process from cellular level to the clinical presentation.

" Marion McCullagh, Veterinary Times, July 2004

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