Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook

Author: Thomas Gore, DVM
Publisher: *Howell Book House
ISBN: 9780470126790
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 720

Book Description
Completely updated with the latest information on infectious diseases, parasites, breeding and foaling, and alternative therapies, the Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition is still as useful and easy to navigate as the original, classic text. With an index of signs and symptoms, a guide to the organs and body systems, a general index, cross-references, and a helpful glossary, this book will help you diagnose and treat your horse. You will appreciate the well-organized contents, which will help you find the information you need quickly, when your horse needs your help most.

The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual

Author: Tony Pavford
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Covers equine preventative treatment, veterinary care, and first aid; provides an anatomical table of disease symptoms, causes, and treatments; and includes an alphabetized guide containing descriptions of approximately two hundred diseases and conditions.

The Comprehensive Guide to Equine Veterinary Medicine

Author: Barb Crabbe
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402710537
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
This guide for horse owners, veternarians, and students of veterinary medicine covers every critical aspect of equine health management.

Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated

Author: Equine Research
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762794518
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 721

Book Description
It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible. Acclaimed when first published in 1977 and now available for the first time in paperback, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing diseases, unsoundnesses and other problems according to the parts of the horse's body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat care; colic and other sicknesses; dental care; and the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems. As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia is an indispensable tool for every home, barn, and ranch. The highly acclaimed reference on equine medical treatment and preventive care. It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but also to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible. Acclaimed when first published in 1977, and now thoroughly updated with the latest veterinary advances, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated, offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing disease, unsoundness, and other problems according to the parts of the horse's body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat care; colic and other sicknesses; infectious diseases such as West Nile virus; dental care; and the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems. As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated, is an indispensable tool for every home, stable, and ranch.

Handling Equine Patients

Author: Robert M. Miller
Publisher: Robert M Miller Communicati
ISBN: 0984462023
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
Written by internationally recognized equine behaviorist Miller, DVM, this long-needed handbook describes and illustrates with dozens of photos how equine patients should be handled when undergoing treatment.

Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses

Author: Mary L. Brennan
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN: 9781570762796
Category : Holistic veterinary medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The most comprehensive alternative horse care manual ever published for the horse owner.

The Horse Nutrition Handbook

Author: Melyni Worth
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603425411
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth’s dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing disease, ulcers, tying-up syndrome, and more. Providing your horse with a healthy, well-balanced diet will keep him looking and feeling his best for years to come.

Ultimate Horse Care

Author: John McEwen
Publisher: *Howell Book House
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Subtitle on cover: The complete veterinary guide.

Veterinary Guide to Horse Breeding

Author: James M. Giffin
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470230886
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A landmark breeding resource for new and seasoned horse owners alike With millions of recreational riders on the bridle paths today, breeding is becoming increasingly popular among horse owners at all experience levels. Whether you are already enjoying the rich rewards of equine breeding or need down-to-earth advice on whether breeding is right for you and your animal, the Veterinary Guide to Horse Breeding offers a thorough, up-to-date overview of the process. From selecting the best horses to mating, pregnancy, birthing, and caring for a newborn foal, this is the authoritative resource you'll want by your side at all stages of the breeding process to bring healthy, beautiful foals into your life. Features include: * Guidance on evaluating mares and stallions from bloodline and performance record to overall health and appearance * Key breeding techniques such as artificial insemination, pasture breeding, and hand breeding * Pregnancy essentials including testing, gestation, care of pregnant mares, and dealing with complications * Foaling fundamentals: signs of approaching labor, labor and delivery, care of the postpartum mare, and more * A complete immunization schedule, physiological evaluation tables and procedures, and a thorough glossary of terms * More than 100 photos and drawings illustrating anatomy, techniques, and procedures

Miniature Horses

Author: Rebecca L. Frankeny
Publisher: J. A. Allen, Limited
ISBN: 9780851318820
Category : Miniature horses
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Miniature horses cannot be regarded simply as smaller patients. The rate of occurrence, diagnosis and treatment of many problems and diseases are directly attributable to their size and unique physiological and metabolic demands. This book provides all the information needed to care for miniatures safely and appropriately. Essential reading for owners, breeders and the veterinary profession.