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Record Nr.

UNINA9910446317903321

Autore

Duncanson Graham R

Titolo

Veterinary treatment for working equines [[electronic resource] /] / Graham R. Duncanson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, MA, : CABI, 2010

ISBN

1-282-65786-0

9786612657863

1-84593-718-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (295 p.)

Disciplina

636.1/089

Soggetti

Horses - Diseases - Treatment

Horses - Health

Veterinary medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Author's Note; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgements; 1 Vital Signs and Normal Values; 2 Simple Diagnostic Tests; 3 Behaviour and Restraint; 4 Veterinary Equipment; 5 Veterinary Medicines; 6 Vaccines; 7 Sedation, Field Anaesthesia and Euthanasia; 8 Nutrition; 9 Dentistry; 10 Hoof Conditions and Problems Within the Hoof Capsule; 11 Orthopaedics; 12 Wounds; 13 Respiratory, Cardiac and Circulatory Conditions; 14 Gastroenteric Conditions; 15 Neurological and Locomotory Conditions; 16 Eye Conditions; 17 Urinogenital Conditions; 18 Poisons; 19 Skin Conditions; 20 Harness and Tack

Index

Sommario/riassunto

There are an estimated 95 million equines working throughout the world, providing vital power and transport for many communities, especially in developing countries. Focusing on equines used to carry out working tasks such as pulling or carrying, this title details the treatment requirements to improve welfare of working horses, ponies, and mules.