- Internationally known equine experts present information on problems affecting horses worldwide, providing contributions that enable practitioners and owners to approach equine disease and treatment with more authority and understanding
- User-friendly organization makes it easy to find vital information
- Pathophysiology coverage provides a sound basis for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis discussions
- Body systems chapters begin with an exploration of the diagnostic method appropriate to the system, including physical examination, clinical pathology, molecular methods, and imaging (radiography, endoscopy, ultrasonography, computed tomography, scintigraphy, and magnetic resonance imaging)
- NEW! Fully updated and revised sections keep you up to date with the latest disorders and principles of treatment
- NEW! New chapters on Emergency Medicine, Molecular Methods and Genomics, Oncology, Telemedicine, Geriatric Medicine, Donkey Internal Medicine, and Laminitis provide updated information on topics of increasing relevance for the reader
- NEW! Updated, well-referenced content explores the latest information on equine diseases, drugs, and treatment techniques
- NEW! Updated flow charts, diagrams, and algorithms highlight and clarify complex material
- NEW! Artwork throughout corresponds to new content with high-quality photos that visually reinforce key concepts
- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features supplementary video clips, plus digital access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
Part 1: Mechanisms of Disease and Principles of Treatment1. Mechanisms of Disease and Immunity
2. Pharmacologic Principles
3. Recognizing and Treating Pain in Horses
4. Critical Care Medicine
5. Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition
6. An Introduction to Interpreting Evidence from the Equine Medical Literature
7. Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered Problems
8. Equine Veterinary Emergency - Principles and Response
9. Molecular Methods and Genomics (Diagnostics and Discovery)
10. Equine Oncology
11. Telemedicine
Part 2: Disorders of Body Systems
12. Disorders of the Respiratory System
13. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
14. Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
15. Disorders of the Neurologic System
16. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
17. Disorders of the Liver
18. Disorders of the Urinary System
19. Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
20. Disorders of the Endocrine System
21. Disorders of the Eye and Vision
22. Disorders of the Skin (Integument)
23. Disorders of the Reproductive System
24. Disorders of Foals
25. Toxicologic Problems
26. Geriatric Medicine
27. Donkey Internal Medicine
28. Laminitis

