Patrick T. Colahan Knihy

Equine Medicine and Surgery 5/e offers a comprehensive overview of medical and surgical diseases frequently encountered in equine practice, organized by body systems. It includes introductory chapters on diagnostic approaches, practice management, evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy. With over 1250 illustrations and numerous full-color plates, the text covers critical care, neonatology, farriery, breeding, infertility, and tendon and ligament injuries. A derivative work, Manual of Equine Medicine and Surgery, will be published simultaneously, providing a quick reference for key information from the main text. This handbook is designed for concise coverage of major assessment, diagnostic, and treatment protocols for common equine issues. It features contributions from authoritative international experts and incorporates the latest research. New chapters address critical care topics like circulatory shock and septicemia, alongside neonatal evaluation and management integrated within body system discussions. Additional content includes exercise physiology, alternative medicine, equine protozoal myelitis, and updated techniques in embryo transfer and breeding. Each chapter begins with outlines and page numbers for easier navigation, enhancing the reader's experience and accessibility to information.