Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine E-Book , 2nd Edition

Description

Whether to confirm a diagnosis or to narrow down a list of differentials, a wide range of tests, procedures and methods of investigation is available to veterinarians in equine practice. However, practical information about particular techniques is often difficult to find in standard textbooks of equine medicine and surgery. Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine provides the practical information required to be able to undertake all these procedures. This second edition is organised by techniques per organ system, has been updated thoroughly and includes new material.

Key Features

• Clear step-by-step descriptions are illustrated with photographs and line drawings
• Walks you through conducting a thorough examination with observations on signs and symptoms
• User-friendly tables illustrate how different techniques can be applied to narrow down a list of differential diagnoses
• Helpful appendices demonstrate applications of different techniques to assist in defining a diagnosis
• An increased focus on ultrasound techniques

 

New to this Edition

• General up-date of current information with new material included
• Focus on ultrasound image techniques which are used much more in veterinary practices now

Readership

Recently qualified practitioners; Veterinary students.

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Frank G. R. Taylor, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, Head of the School of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; Tim Brazil, PhD, BVSc, CertEM(IntMed), DECEIM, MRCVS, Recognized teacher, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Bristol School of Veterinary Science, Bristol University, Langford, UK and Mark H. Hillyer, BVSc, PhD, DipECVS, Dip ECEIM, CertEP(Soft Tissue), CertEM (Int Med) MRCVS, European specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. Equine veterinary surgeon at Greenwood Ellis & Partners, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK