Almost two and a half million people in the UK alone enjoy riding each year. This reference is designed to help all horse owners save money on expensive veterinary bills. All the major conditions and diseases are explained, with advice on detecting symptoms, possible treatments, cost of action and urgency. It provides detailed descriptions on all areas of equine physiology from circulation to the digestive system and includes a quick reference first aid section.
Almost two and a half million people in the UK alone enjoy riding each year. This reference is designed to help all horse owners save money on expensive veterinary bills. All the major conditions and diseases are explained, with advice on detecting symptoms, possible treatments, cost of action and urgency. It provides detailed descriptions on all areas of equine physiology from circulation to the digestive system and includes a quick reference first aid section.
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100 colour illustrations, glossary, index
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Höhe: 271 mm
Breite: 208 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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978-0-600-60743-4 (9780600607434)
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Part I Ear and eye conditions: deafness; blindness; cataracts; glaucoma; uveitis; corneal ulcers. Part II Eating and drinking: choking; vomiting; gastric ulcers; colic; enteritis; grass sickness; diarrhoea; constipation; renal failure; intestinal parasites. Part III Movement: lameness; arthritis; laminitis; fractures; dislocation; thrush; ringbone; azoturia; navicular disease. Part IV Breathing: influenza; pneumonia; herpes virus; lungworm; strangles; cough; heaves and broken wind. Part V Circulation: heart problems; anaemia; dehydration; oedema or filled legs; tetanus; aneurysm. Part VI The skin: dermatophilosis; allergic arthropod dermatitis; skin mites; ticks; ringworm; saddle sores; fungal infection; food allergies; sunburn. Part VII Male horse problems: infertility; sexual behaviour; prostate problems. Part VIII Female horse problems: cystitis; ovarian cysts; abortion; birthing problems. Part IX Elderly horses: Cushing's disease; coat problems; kidney failure; liver failure; tooth decay. Part X Other medical disorders: behavioural problems; physiological problems; equine viral ateritis; thyroid problems; cancer; euthanasia. Part XI Accident and emergency: quick reference; emergency techniques; serious injuries; major injuries and dangerous conditions; minor injuries; the first aid kit.
