Synopses & Reviews
Fully revised and updated to reflect the latest veterinary practices and research, the third edition of the
Horse Owner's Home Veterinary Handbookoffers horse owners all of the information they need to keep their horse healthy for life. Working in partnership with their veterinarian, this volume helps readers identify potential problems, react to emergency situations, better understand options and diagnoses, and maintain good husbandry practices to keep their horse healthy.
Chock full of valuable information, The Horse Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook is organized to allow readers to quickly find what they need.
- A special Index of Signs and Symptomsis on the inside of the front cover for fast referral. Consult this if your horse exhibits any symptoms or unexplained behavior.
- A detailed Contentsoutlines the organs and body systems that are the sites of disease.
- The General Indexgives you a comprehensive guide to the book’s medical information. Bolded page numbers help readers identify more detailed coverage of the subject.
- Cross-referencesnote pertinent supplementary information.
- A Glossarydefines medical terms used preferentially to best explain the subject or condition. Many of these words are now being used commonly among veterinarians and their clients.
Synopsis
The most comprehensive, up-to-date horse care book available
This all-new edition of the popular classic contains important updates and new information on the latest veterinary practices and research. It gives you trusted guidance and immediate answers when the vet's office is closed, potentially life-saving instructions for emergency situations, and additional insight post-diagnosis. New and updated information includes:
Vaccinations, drugs, and dewormers
Pigeon Fever and West Nile Virus
New fertility treatments and methods for monitoring estrus and pregnancy, and coverage of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Foal CPR and newborn care
Advancements in dental health, orthopedic problems, colic, fractures and breaks, cancer, genetics, and more
Enhanced coverage of geriatric care and health concerns in the older horse
Alternative therapies, including massage, chiropractic care, osteopathic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, and nutraceuticals
The latest nutrition guidelines from The National Research Council
Expanded guidance on common forage and landscape toxins
With the guidance of this book and a good working partnership with your veterinarian, you can keep your beloved horse healthy for life.
Synopsis
The long-awaited new edition of this classic guide, a must for every horse owner
More than six million people in the U.S. ride horses. A perennial bestseller, this authoritative reference has been revised and expanded to reflect important advances in equine medicine, including alternative therapies. The most comprehensive, essential reference for horse owners and trainers, it includes information on infectious diseases, parasites, breeding and foaling, and more. It helps riders and trainers identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with their vets.
Tom Gore, DVM (Ault, CO) is a veterinarian with over 35 years of experience in caring for horses. Dr. Gore is a graduate of Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Paula Gore, MTASCP (Ault, CO) is a medical technologist who began training colts at 15 years of age and has a lifetime of horse experience. The late James M. Giffin, MD, cowrote previous editions of this handbook as well as the Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (978-0-470-06785-7) and the Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (978-0-470-09530-0).
Synopsis
The most comprehensive, up-to-date horse care book available
This all-new edition of the popular classic contains important updates and new information on the latest veterinary practices and research. It gives you trusted guidance and immediate answers when the vet's office is closed, potentially life-saving instructions for emergency situations, and additional insight post-diagnosis. New and updated information includes:
Vaccinations, drugs, and dewormers
Pigeon Fever and West Nile Virus
New fertility treatments and methods for monitoring estrus and pregnancy, and coverage of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Foal CPR and newborn care
Advancements in dental health, orthopedic problems, colic, fractures and breaks, cancer, genetics, and more
Enhanced coverage of geriatric care and health concerns in the older horse
Alternative therapies, including massage, chiropractic care, osteopathic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, and nutraceuticals
The latest nutrition guidelines from The National Research Council
Expanded guidance on common forage and landscape toxins
With the guidance of this book and a good working partnership with your veterinarian, you can keep your beloved horse healthy for life.
Synopsis
A fully updated edition of the classic equine health reference—an indispensable guide for every horse ownerChock-full of information, the latest edition of the trusted classic is organized to allow you to find what you need—with confidence and ease.
A special Index of Signs and Symptoms is on the inside of the front cover for fast referral. Consult this if your horse exhibits any symptoms or unexplained behavior.
A detailed Contents list outlines the organs and body systems that are the sites of disease.
A General Index gives you a comprehensive guide to the book's medical information. Bolded page numbers help you identify more detailed coverage of the subject.
Cross-references note pertinent supplementary information.
A Glossary defines medical terms that are commonly used by veterinarians.
As a bonus, go online to find additional references on: sample reference values for laboratory tests, and guides to antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and common drugs your veterinarian might prescribe.
Synopsis
Completely updated with the latest information on infectious diseases, parasites, breeding and foaling, and alternative therapies, the Horse Owners Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition is still as useful and easy to navigate as the original, classic text. With an index of signs and symptoms, a guide to the organs and body systems, a general index, cross-references, and a helpful glossary, this book will help you diagnose and treat your horse. You will appreciate the well-organized contents, which will help you find the information you need quickly, when your horse needs your help most.
Synopsis
Completely updated with the latest information on infectious diseases, parasites, breeding and foaling, and alternative therapies, the Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition is still as useful and easy to navigate as the original, classic text. With an index of signs and symptoms, a guide to the organs and body systems, a general index, cross-references, and a helpful glossary, this book will help you diagnose and treat your horse. You will appreciate the well-organized contents, which will help you find the information you need quickly, when your horse needs your help most.
About the Author
Thomas Gore, DVM, has been practicing veterinary medicine for over thirty years. Growing up on a cattle ranch in the mountains of western Colorado, he has been caring for, and caring about, horses all his life.
Paula Gore, MT ASCP, began training colts when she was fifteen years old. Her equine experiences include racetrack work, an Arabian breeding facility, showing in both English and Western disciplines, competing in team penning, and cattle work.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: EMERGENCIES.
Handling and Restraint.
Abdominal Pain (Colic).
Burns.
Cardiovascular Collapse.
Dehydration.
Electric Shock.
Exertional Myopathy (The Tying-Up Syndrome and Azoturia).
Heat Stroke.
Insect Stings, Spiders, and Scorpions.
Poisoning.
Shock.
Snake and Lizard Bites.
Sudden Unexplained Death.
Chapter 2: PARASITES.
Internal Parasites (Worms).
Controlling Internal Parasites.
External Parasites.
Controlling External Parasites.
Chapter 3: INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Bacterial Diseases.
Viral Diseases.
Rickettsial Diseases.
Systemic Fungal Diseases.
Protozoan Diseases.
Antibodies and Immunity.
Vaccinations.
Chapter 4: THE SKIN AND COAT.
How to Avoid Coat and Skin Problems.
Sorting Out Skin Problems.
Abnormal Sweating.
Allergies.
Pyoderma.
Fungus Infections.
Seborrhea.
Environmental and Traumatic Skin Disorders.
Tumors and Cancers.
Chapter 5: THE EYES.
Field of Vision.
The Eye Exam.
If Your Horse Has an Eye Problem.
The Eyelids.
Foreign Bodies and Chemicals in the Eye.
The Outer Eye.
The Eyeball.
The Tearing Mechanism.
The Cornea.
The Inner Eye.
The Blind Horse .
Chapter 6: THE EARS.
Ear Care.
The Pinna.
The Ear Canal.
The Middle and Inner Ear.
Chapter 7: THE MOUTH.
Signs of Mouth Problems.
Problems in the Mouth.
The Teeth.
Taking Care of Your Horse’s Teeth.
Dental Problems.
Chapter 8: THE FEET.
The Laminae.
The Elastic Tissues.
The Hoof as a Shock Absorber.
Hoof Care.
Putting on Horseshoes.
Natural Hoof Care.
Foot Wounds and Injuries.
Foot and Hoof Diseases.
Navicular Disease.
Laminitis (Founder).
Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
Chapter 9: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.
Conformation and Soundness.
Lameness.
Tendon Injuries.
Bursitis.
Joint and Ligament Injuries.
Periostitis.
Developmental Orthopedic Diseases.
Arthritis.
Broken Bones.
Muscle Injuries and Diseases.
Chapter 10: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy.
Signs of Nasal Irritation.
The Nasopharynx.
The Guttural Pouches.
The Soft Palate and Epiglottis.
The Throat.
The Larynx.
The Lower Respiratory System.
Chapter 11: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Evaluating the Circulation.
Arrhythmias.
Congestive Heart Failure.
Cardiovascular Disease.
Vascular Diseases.
Anemia.
Equine Blood Types.
Chapter 12: THE URINARY SYSTEM.
Signs of Urinary Tract Disease.
Diagnosing Urinary Tract Diseases.
Urinary Tract Infections.
Paralyzed Bladder.
Uroliths (Urinary Tract Stones).
Kidney Failure.
Kidney Diseases.
Chapter 13: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
The Neurological Examination.
Cranial Nerve Paralysis.
Peripheral Nerve Injuries.
Head Trauma.
Spinal Cord Problems.
Brain and Spinal Cord Infections.
Seizures.
Chapter 14: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
The Esophagus.
The Stomach.
Peritonitis.
The Small Intestines.
Intestinal Obstructions.
Colic.
The Liver.
The Rectum and Anus.
Constipation.
Diarrhea.
Chapter 15: NUTRITION AND FEEDING.
Nutritional Requirements.
Feedstuffs.
How to Feed Your Horse.
Weight Gain and Loss.
Wood Chewing and Cribbing.
Forage Toxicities.
Chapter 16: SEX AND REPRODUCTION.
The Mare.
The Estrous (Heat) Cycle.
Abnormal Heat Cycles.
Preparing the Mare for Breeding.
The Stallion.
Genetic Testing.
Breeding.
Twins.
Infertility in the Mare.
Assisted Reproduction Techniques.
Infertility in the Stallion.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Diseases of the Female Reproductive System.
Diseases of the Male Reproductive System.
Preventing Heat.
Preventing Pregnancy.
Chapter 17: PREGNANCY AND FOALING.
Care and Feeding During Pregnancy.
Fetal Loss.
Life-Threatening Complications of Pregnancy.
Preparing for Foaling.
Normal Labor and Delivery.
After the Delivery.
Imprinting.
Dystocia (Prolonged Labor).
Postpartum Problems.
Lactation.
Chapter 18: PEDIATRICS.
Feeding for the First Year.
Preventive Medicine.
Diseases of the Foal.
Congenital Disorders.
Chapter 19: GERIATRICS.
Physical Changes.
Behavioral Changes.
Equine Cushing’s Disease.
Caring for the Geriatric Horse.
Managing Chronic Pain.
Euthanasia.
Chapter 20: DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS.
Anesthetics and Tranquilizers.
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Analgesics.
Antibiotics.
How to Give Medications.
Chapter 21: ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES.
Nutraceuticals.
Herbal Medicine.
Homeopathy.
Manual Therapies.
Acupuncture.
Appendix A: NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA.
Appendix B: LABORATORY TESTS.
Glossary.
About The Authors.
List of Tables.
Index.