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Veterinary treatment for working equines.
Editors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936556)
This book is comprised of 20 chapters covering several aspects of equine medicine, with focus on horses used as working animals. It serves as a quick guide to help equine practitioners in the field worldwide, particularly those who have no access...
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Vital signs and normal values.
Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter presents the different vital signs in horses, donkeys and ponies and their normal or reference values. Focus is given on body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, blood collection and sampling, normal haematological values...
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Simple diagnostic tests.
Chapter: 2 (Page no: 8)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the different tests used for the diagnosis of equine diseases (horses, donkeys and mules). Focus is given on the glucose absorption test, zinc sulfate turbidity test, cryptorchid or rig test, water deprivation test, vasopressin...
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Behaviour and restraint.
Chapter: 3 (Page no: 14)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the behaviour of working horses as well as methods used to restrain these animals. Focus is given on the physiological aspects of equine behaviour, effect of husbandry on behaviour, association between the age of the horse and...
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Veterinary equipment.
Chapter: 4 (Page no: 25)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
The different veterinary equipment used in equine medicine are presented and described in this chapter. Emphasis is given on equipment required for the ambulatory veterinary surgeon. Focus is given on equipment for handling, diagnosis, feet,...
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Veterinary medicines.
Chapter: 5 (Page no: 34)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
The various veterinary medicines used in horses are discussed in this chapter, with focus on antiinfective drugs and antiinflammatory drugs (steroidal and non-steroidal). The dosage, mode of action, contraindications and adverse effects of...
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Vaccines.
Chapter: 6 (Page no: 54)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the vaccines used in horses for preventing bacterial, viral and protozoal diseases, with focus on the vaccine schedule and recommended doses. Vaccination against rabies, encephalomyelitis, tetanus, influenza, herpesvirus,...
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Sedation, field anaesthesia and euthanasia.
Chapter: 7 (Page no: 58)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the drugs used to sedate, anaesthetize and euthanize working equines (horses, mules and donkeys). Focus is given on acetylpromazine maleate (ACP), butorphanol tartrate, chloral hydrate, detomidine hydrochloride, diazepam,...
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Nutrition.
Chapter: 8 (Page no: 65)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers equine nutrition. Focus is given on normal feeding patterns, role and structure of the equine gut, water, energy and protein requirements, fat requirements, vitamins, minerals and food...
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Dentistry.
Chapter: 9 (Page no: 72)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the dental aspects in working horses. The reasons for equine dentistry, muscles of mastication, temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ), equine dentition, eruption times of equine teeth, prehension of food, oral examination, age...
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Hoof conditions and problems within the hoof capsule.
Chapter: 10 (Page no: 92)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This book chapter discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hoof balance, puncture wounds of the hoof, thrush, keratoma, laminitis, laminitis as result of infection in the foot, problems of navicular bone, fracture of the third phalanx, pedal...
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Orthopaedics.
Chapter: 11 (Page no: 104)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers several aspects of orthopaedics in the working equines, with emphasis on horses and donkeys. The treatment of lameness in the horse, forelimb and hindlimb lameness in the donkey not associated with the foot, forelimb and...
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Wounds.
Chapter: 12 (Page no: 127)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter focuses on wounds in working horses and donkeys. The principles of wound healing, factors affecting wound healing and classification of wounds are presented. Advice for owners of a wounded horse awaiting treatment is given. The...
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Respiratory, cardiac and circulatory conditions.
Chapter: 13 (Page no: 137)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the different respiratory, cardiac and circulatory conditions in horses and donkeys. The examination for respiratory conditions, preliminary diagnosis of respiratory conditions, infectious and contagious upper airway diseases,...
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Gastroenteric conditions.
Chapter: 14 (Page no: 154)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter reviews the different gastroenteric diseases occurring in horses, with focus on the clinical signs, aetiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. The conditions discussed in this chapter include choking, colic,...
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Neurological and locomotory conditions.
Chapter: 15 (Page no: 171)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter gives an overview of the different neurological and locomotory conditions affecting working equines (horses and donkeys). The clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases are emphasized. The neurological locations and...
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Eye conditions.
Chapter: 16 (Page no: 181)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the different eye diseases in working horses and the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Trauma to structures surrounding the eye, removal of the eye, orbital tumours, foreign bodies, conjunctivitis,...
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Urinogenital conditions.
Chapter: 17 (Page no: 188)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the urogenital conditions in working equines, particularly horses. Conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, testes, penis, prepuce, vulva, vagina, cervix, accessory sex glands and uterus are given focus as well as sexually...
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Poisons.
Chapter: 18 (Page no: 223)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter presents the different plants, substances, metals, toxins and compounds that are toxic to horses. The clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of poisoning by acorns, algae, amitraz, arsenic, avocado, bracken, cantharidin, carbamates,...
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Skin conditions.
Chapter: 19 (Page no: 231)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter covers the diverse skin conditions observed in working horses. Aids to diagnosis of skin diseases in the horse are given. Focus is given on mange mites, lice, ticks, other skin parasites, flying insects, urticarial reaction,...
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Harness and tack.
Chapter: 20 (Page no: 255)
Authors(s): Duncanson, G. R.
2010 CABI
This chapter presents and describes the different kinds of harnesses and tacks used in working horses. Focus is given on halters and headcollars, bridles, bits and...
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