Equine Medicine Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide for Veterinary Students and Practitioners

Authored by Tim Barnett, this concise and practical text book provides essential information for veterinary students, nurses, new graduates, and practitioners to excel in equine medicine, focusing on respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases.

A Global Perspective

This book caters to an international readership, presenting core information in an easily digestible, precise form with:

• Extensive use of bullet points and lists
• Diagrams, protocols, and extensive illustrations (over 300 full-colour, high-quality photographs)

Part of a Comprehensive Series

This book is part of a five-book series that extracts and updates key information from Munro’s Equine Surgery, Reproduction and Medicine, Second Edition.

It distils best practice in a logical, straightforward, and clinically based approach, covering:

• Relevant clinical anatomy
• Physical clinical examination techniques and findings
• Normal parameters
• Aetiology/pathophysiology
• Differential diagnoses
• Diagnostic techniques
• Management and treatment
• Prognosis

Respiratory System

The respiratory system is divided into sections on:

• Surgical and medical conditions of the upper respiratory tract
• Surgical and medical conditions of the lower respiratory tract

Gastrointestinal System

The gastrointestinal system is divided into:

• The upper tract, including the oral cavity and dentistry
• The lower tract and peritoneal cavity

Ideal for Veterinary Professionals

This book is ideal for:

• Veterinary students and nurses on clinical placements with horses
• Practitioners needing a quick reference on the ground

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