Horseman’s Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated

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It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible.

Acclaimed when first published in 1977 and now available for the first time in paperback, Horseman’s Veterinary Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing diseases, unsoundnesses and other problems according to the parts of the horse’s body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat care; colic and other sicknesses; dental care; and the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems.

As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, Horseman’s Veterinary Encyclopedia is an indispensable tool for every home, barn, and ranch.

The highly acclaimed reference on equine medical treatment and preventive care.
It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but also to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible.
Acclaimed when first published in 1977, and now thoroughly updated with the latest veterinary advances, Horseman’s Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated, offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing disease, unsoundness, and other problems according to the parts of the horse’s body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat care; colic and other sicknesses; infectious diseases such as West Nile virus; dental care; and the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems.
As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, Horseman’s Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated, is an indispensable tool for every home, stable, and ranch.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyons Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2005
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised and Updated ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592285279
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592285273
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.79 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 1.5 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #211,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in Biology of Horses #131 in Equestrian Sports (Books) #152 in Animal Husbandry (Books)
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