Brent Kelley D. V. M.

The Horse Doctor Is In (eBook, ePUB)

A Kentucky Veterinarian's Advice and Wisdom on Horse Health Care

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you confidently and effectively manage common ailments and provide the necessary care to keep your horse healthy and happy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. August 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781603421973
• Artikelnr.: 37976123

Autorenporträt

Brent Kelley, D.V.M., has been a practicing equine veterinarian for nearly 30 years in the heart of Kentucky's horse country. He has been a "Veterinary Topics" columnist for The Thoroughbred Times since 1994. Four of his articles have won awards, including the 1997 American Horse Publications' Personal Column award and two consecutive Chronicle of the Horse Best Personal Experience Story awards. Under the pseudonym Grant Kendall, Kelley has written two books on his experiences as a vet. He lives in Paris, Kentucky.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface I. Diseases 1. Preventable Diseases Vaccinations
Viral Encephalitis
Equine Influenza
Rabies
Tetanus
Rhinopneumonitis (Virus Abortion)
Potomac Horse Fever
Strangles
Botulism (Shaker Foal)
Equine Viral Arteritis 2. Common Diseases and Conditions Infections and Antimicrobial Therapy
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
Equine Infectious Anemia
Bacterial Pneumonia
Purpura Hemorrhagica
Leptospirosis
Vesicular Stomatitis
Sinusitis
Guttural Pouch Problems 
Theiler's Disease (Serum Hepatitis)
Internal Abscesses
Chronic Diarrhea
Colic
Gastroduodenal Ulcers
Moldy Corn Poisoning (Mycotoxic Encephalomalacia)
Hyperlipemia
Hypothyroidism
Lymphoid Hyperplasia
Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity
Melanoma
Rain Scald Versus Ringworm
Seborrhea II. Lameness 3. Injuries to Muscles, Ligaments, and Tendons Muscle Strains
Ligament Injuries
Bowed Tendon
"Big Leg" (Lymphangitis) 4. Hoof Ailments Founder (Laminitis)
Navicular Syndrome
Canker Versus Thrush
Hoof Cracks and Acrylic Hoof Repair
Gravel
Dew Poisoning (Equine Pastern Dermatitis) 5. Bone Problems Ringbone
Developmental Orthopedic Disease
Knee Fractures
Carpal Canal Syndrome
Bone Spavin
Stress Fractures
Splint Bones
Capped Elbow
Locked Stifle
Sacroiliac Lameness
Nuclear Scintigraphy III. Breeding and Foaling 6. Breeding Issues Fertilization and Fetal Development
The Placenta 
Progesterone
The Caslick Procedure
Lights 
Teasing
No Signs of Heat
Foal Heat
A Year Off?
Selecting a Sire
Penile Trauma 7. The Pregnant Mare Slipped Mares
Nutrition of the Pregnant Mare
Tall Fescue
Iodine
Surprise Foaling
Gestation Length
Late
Pregnancy Colic 8. Foaling Care of the Pregnant Mare and Foaling
Difficult Labor (Dystocia)
Red Bag Foal (Placenta Previa) 9. Care of the Foal Problems of the Newborn Foal
Failure of Passive Transfer
Jaundiced Foal (Neonatal Isoerythrolysis)
Foal Diarrhea
Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome
Tyzzer's Disease
Windswept Foal
Hermaphrodites
Wobbler Syndrome
Handling Foals
Weaning IV. Care and Management  10. Farm and Stable Management Safe Horse Handling
Restraint
Parasite Control
Deworming the Farm
Ticks
Isolation Barn
Fruit Tree Toxicity
Goats
The Barn Cat 11. General Horse Care Water
Managing Feed Intake
Equine Supplements
Gelding
Tying Up (Monday Morning Disease)
Arterial Hemorrhage
Anhydrosis
Sudden Death
Proud Flesh (Exuberant Granulation Tissue)
Warts
Hematoma and Seroma
Wind Problems
Roaring
Tongue Lacerations
Dental Care
Behavioral Eating Problems
Eyes and Eyelids
Stable Vices
Cribbing
X
ray Safety
Care of Old Mares Appendixes Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Equine Anatomy
Skeletal Anatomy Glossary Index