Diagnostic techniques in equine medicine : a textbook for students and practitioners describing diagnostic techniques applicable to the adult horse / edited by Frank G.R. Taylor, Tim J. Brazil, M.H. Hillyer.
Whether to confirm a diagnosis or to narrow down a list of differentials, a wide range of tests, procedures and methods of investigation is available to veterinarians in equine practice. However, practical information about particular techniques is often difficult to find in standard textbooks of eq...
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh ; New York :
Saunders,
2010.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Summary: | Whether to confirm a diagnosis or to narrow down a list of differentials, a wide range of tests, procedures and methods of investigation is available to veterinarians in equine practice. However, practical information about particular techniques is often difficult to find in standard textbooks of equine medicine and surgery. Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine provides the practical information required to be able to undertake all these procedures. This second edition is organised by techniques per organ system, has been updated thoroughly and includes new material. Clear step-by-step descriptions are illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Walks you through conducting a thorough examination with observations on signs and symptoms. User-friendly tables illustrate how different techniques can be applied to narrow down a list of differential diagnoses. Helpful appendices demonstrate applications of different techniques to assist in defining a diagnosis. An increased focus on ultrasound techniques. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 372 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780702042638 0702042633 |