Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide
Forematter
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Anatomy
Introduction
Chapter 2: Preventative Health Care
INTRODUCTION
Physical Examinations
Vaccinations
Guiding Principles for Vaccinating an Animal
Adverse Reactions from Vaccinations
Vaccine Categories
Rabies
Chapter 3: Nutrition
The Importance of Nutrition
Chapter 4: Internal Medicine
Chapter 5: Reproduction
Introduction
Female Reproductive Anatomy
Male Reproductive Anatomy
Female Reproductive Physiology
Male Breeding Soundness Examination
Female Breeding Soundness Examination
Estrous Detection
Artificial Insemination
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Abortion
Parturition
Dystocia
Postpartum Complications
Initial Care of the Neonate
Vaccination Schedule for Breeding Stock
Chapter 6: Nursing Care
Nutritional Support
Pain Management
Behaviors Suggesting Pain in Large Animals
Wound Care and Management
Fluid Therapy and Administration
Basic Clinical Techniques
Chapter 7: Clinical Pathology
Introduction
Blood Chemistry Tests
Blood Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips
Hematology
Red Blood Cell Alterations and Morphology
White Blood Cell Morphology
Toxic Changes in Neutrophils
Platelet Morphology
Coagulation Tests
Microbiology
Microbiology Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips
Urinalysis
Preparation
Chapter 8: Radiography of the Horse
Introduction
Markers
Positioning
Technique
Radiation Safety
Tranquilization
Foot
Fetlock
Carpus
Tarsus
Stifle
Elbow
Shoulder
Radius
Tibia
Metacarpus (MCIII)/Metatarsus (MTIII)
Cervical Spine
Thorax
Pelvis
Skull
Guttural Pouch/Larynx/Pharynx
Chapter 9: Pharmacology
Introduction
Chapter 10: Emergency Care
Introduction
Emergency Supplies
Triage
Chapter 11: Holistic Medicine for Horses
Holistic Medicine
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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