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Practical Guide to Equine Colic

ISBN: 978-1-118-40455-3

September 2012

Wiley-Blackwell

376 pages

Description

Practical Guide to Equine Colic takes a step-by-step clinical approach to the medical management of this common condition. Covering colic management and treatment from the veterinarian’s first involvement through referral, surgical intervention, and long-term recovery, the book offers practical advice on managing a colic case. Designed for easy navigation, chapters are brief and fully cross-referenced, allowing the reader to quickly find and apply information in the practice setting.

The book incorporates key points, checklists, clinical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and case examples, emphasizing clinically relevant information throughout and referencing the most applicable and up-to-date literature. A companion website offers clinical cases, quizzes, and videos at www.wiley.com/go/southwoodPractical Guide to Equine Colic is an ideal resource for daily use in treating horses with colic, appealing to students, equine practitioners, and specialists alike.

About the Author

THE EDITOR

Louise L. Southwood, BVSc, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC, is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania.

Features
  • Takes a highly practical approach to managing equine colic patients
  • Offers clinically oriented guidance to veterinary care for colic through all stages of the process
  • Presents key points, checklists, clinical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and case examples
  • Provides easy access, with brief chapters, detailed cross-referencing, and chapter outlines to help the reader locate applicable information
  • Designed for daily use in the practice setting for equine veterinarians of any experience level
  •  Includes access to a companion website with videos, quizzes, and case studies at www.wiley.com/go/southwood