Equine Internal Medicine - E-Book: Equine Internal Medicine - E-Book

by DACVIM Reed DVM, MS Bayly BVSc, PhD Sellon DVM

Overview

Develop an essential understanding of the principles of equine disease with this one-of-a-kind, problem-based resource! Extensively revised and updated with contributions from an international team of experts, Equine Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition reflects the latest clinical research in equine medicine and focuses on the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the development of various equine diseases to help you confidently diagnose, treat, and manage patient conditions. - Problem-based approach outlines how to apply the latest clinical evidence directly to the conditions you'll encounter in practice. - Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow. - Body systems chapters begin with a thorough discussion of the diagnostic method appropriate to the system, including physical examination, clinical pathology, radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasonography. - Flow charts, diagrams, and algorithms clarify complex material. - Extensive content updates help you improve patient care with up-to-date research and clinical evidence across the full spectrum of equine practice, including: - New sections on biofilm ahesins, resistance to phagocytosis, and host substrate utilization - New information on changes in body weight - Recent findings on fibrocoxib and diclofenac - Expanded and reorganized coverage of critical care - New material on inborn errors of metabolism and acquired myopathies - Detailed treatment information on various disorders of the reproductive tract - A new section on toxicoses causing signs related to liver disease or dysfunction - Bound-in companion DVD includes more than 120 high-quality video clips that guide you through procedures related to the cardiovascular and neurologic systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781437708851
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	12/22/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1488
File size:	64 MB
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About the Author

Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, earned his DVM at The Ohio State University, followed by a residency at Michigan State University. He started his academic teaching career at Washington State University from 1979-1983 and then returned to Ohio State, where he spent 26 years as a professor and mentor in the equine medicine department. Reed is a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is a noted author and editor of numerous scientific articles and textbooks. He has spoken at many state, national, and international meetings. His primary research interests include equine neurologic diseases. He is currently an internal medicine specialist and shareholder at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Emeritus Professor of The Ohio State University, Adjunct Professor at the University of Kentucky, and chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Advisory Committee.Dr. Bayly has served at WSU for nearly 30 years. Since 2001, he has served as Dean of Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the past president of the World Equine Veterinary Association and an influential researcher in the area of equine performance.Dr. Sellon is board certified in large animal internal medicine and has a long record of service to the ACVIM. She was the 2010 recipient of their Distinguished Service Award at the 28th annual ACVIM Forum in Anaheim, California. Sellon is currently a Professor of Equine Medicine at Washington State University and the Associate Dean of their Veterinary Medicine Graduate School.
Dr. Bayly has served at WSU for nearly 30 years. Since 2001, he has served as Dean of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the past president of the World Equine Veterinary Association and an influential researcher in the area of equine performance.

Table of Contents

PART I: Mechanisms of Disease and Principles of Treatment 1. The Equine Immune System 2. Mechanisms of Infectious Disease 3. Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered Problems 4. Pharmacologic Principles 5. Aspects of Clinical Nutrition 6. Pain Management 7. Critical Care 8. Epidemiology PART II: Disorders of Specific Body Systems 9. Disorders of the Respiratory System 10. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 11. Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 12. Disorders of the Neurologic System 13. Disorders of the Skin 14. Disorders of the Hematopoietic System 15. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System 16. Disorders of the Liver 17. Disorders of the Eye 18. Disorders of the Reproductive Tract 19. Disorders of the Urinary System 20. Disorders of the Endocrine System 21. Disorders of Foals 22. Toxicologic Problems