Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery

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Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery

By Joseph Bertone

Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery PDF. Interest in equine geriatrics among veterinarians and researchers is on the rise as many horses remain active and rideable well into their twenties. However, as horses age, they develop certain condition that affect their overall health. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery is a thorough and comprehensive text covering every aspect of veterinary management of the aging horse. The text covers many clinical topics like cardiology, dentistry, nutrition and more. Plus, there are a number of chapters devoted to the emotional challenges of caring the aging horse. Many of the conditions commonly associated with “old age” in the horse — such as lameness, weight loss, or poor shedding — actually might be treatable or preventable. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery will help veterinarians manage their patients’ health, and the specially written “layman’s” sections will help educate owners about preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of their animals.

It’s the only equine geriatric book for veterinarians
Information specific to senior horses allows better management of the medical conditions that affect aging animals and includes preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of the horse
Provides the most current information from the leading practitioners in equine geriatric medicine
Includes chapters on the emotional aspects of caring for the aging horse, including bereavement, euthanasia, and the human-animal bond
Summarizes important information in layman’s terms so owners can better understand conditions and their treatment/management

Table of Contents

1. The Impact of the Geriatric Population
2. Human Animal Bond
3. Field Approach and Wellness Management of Geriatric Horses
4. Anesthetic Considerations
5. Cardiac Disease
6. Geriatric Dentistry
7. Endocrinology
8. Frontier Medicine
9. Gastrointestinal Medicine
10. Gastrointestinal Surgery
11. Hepatic Disease
12. Musculoskeletal Management
13. Neoplasia
14. Neurological Disease in Aged Horses
15. Nutrition
16. Ophthalmology
17. Podiatry
18. Respiratory Disease
19. Reproductive Disorders
20. Urology
21. Grief Support Techniques in a Bond-Centered Equine Practice
22. A Horse Owner’s Guide to the Geriatric Horse

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Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology, 2nd Edition

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Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology, 2nd Edition

By Morag G. Kerr

Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology, 2nd Edition PDF covers all aspects of basic clinical biochemistry and haematology, and includes test-by-test interpretation of laboratory results. Information is provided on sampling techniques, the selection and use of an external laboratory, as well as near-patient testing and the practice laboratory. Also included are step-by-step instructions for most commonly used point-of-care tests, a guide to the evaluation of instruments for in-practice use, and a detailed explanation of the principles of impedance counting and photometric analysis. The book will be ideal for practitioners who require a guide to laboratory work, and for veterinary students studying laboratory medicine and clinical pathology.The second edition has been fully updated to reflect advances in diagnostic techniques, and includes new chapters on diagnostic endocrinology and feline virus testing as well as a much expanded chapter on diagnostic profiling and pattern recognition.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Part I: Haematology

1 The Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) 3

2 The Platelets (Thrombocytes) and the Coagulation Factors 35

3 The White Blood Cells (Leucoytes) 49

Part II: Clinical Biochemistry

Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry 69

4 The Plasma Proteins 73

5 The Electrolytes 81

6 The Minerals 91

7 The Nitrogenous Substances 101

8 Carbohydrate Metabolism 111

9 Bilirubin and Fat Metabolism 127

10 Clinical Enzymology – Plasma Enzymes in Diagnosis 135

11 Diagnosis Endocrinology 149

12 Non-Blood Body Fluids 169

13 Feline Virus Testing 181

Part III: Systematic Invesigation

14 Investigation on an Individual Organ Basis 199

15 Diagnosis Profiling and Pattern Recognition 209

Part IV: Practical Laboratory Medicine

16 Sample collection and Use of External Laboratories 243

17 Side-Room Testing in the Veterinary Practice 275

18 The ‘Practice Laboratory’ 307

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Comparative Medicine: Anatomy and Physiology

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Comparative Medicine: Anatomy and Physiology

By Erika Jensen-Jarolim

Comparative Medicine: Anatomy and Physiology PDF provides a concise overview of the most basic and exciting chapters of comparative medicine with regards to physiology and function in healthy individuals. The book includes core concepts in anatomy and physiology in human and animal models, which are key to understanding comparative medicine and to making contributions to research in this area. While writing this book, the authors were in constant interdisciplinary dialogue. They aim to contribute to improvements in quality of life for human and animal patients.

Gives a detailed and easy to understand overview to the comparative anatomy and physiology of human and selected model animals
Introduces new concepts in comparative medicine
Focuses on selected topics of human and animal anatomy and physiology

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Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination 2nd Edition

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Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination 2nd Edition

By Juan Samper

Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination 2nd Edition PDF. Put the principles of good breeding management into practice with Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination, 2nd Edition for reproductive success! Practical information on the reproductive management of both thoroughbred and warmblood breeding operations prepares you to effectively breed even problem mares and stallions. Plus, detailed content on techniques, procedures, reproductive physiology, and more help you increase reproductive efficiency as well as track and improve your results throughout each breeding season.

A section on reproduction efficiency evaluation includes a worksheet to evaluate the performance of both mares and stallions during each breeding season, and helps you compare reproductive performance with previous breeding seasons.
Detailed descriptions of procedures and techniques including embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and more enable you to implement the methods for better breeding results.
Practical information on reproductive management of both thoroughbred and warmblood breeding operations enhance the fertility of problem mares and stallions.
World-renowned authors and contributors with years of practical knowledge and experience provide cutting-edge information.

Table of Contents

1. Anatomy and Physical Examination of the Stallion

2. Endocrinology of the Stallion

3. Semen Collection

4. Stallion Behavior

5. Sperm Physiology

6. Semen Evaluation

7. Breeding Management of the Thoroughbred Stallion (Shuttle)

8. Breeding Management of the Warmblood Stallion

9. Hormonal Manipulation of the Mare

10. Microbiology and Diseases of Semen

11. Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare

12. Uterine Edema of the Mare

13. Breeding Management of the Mare

14. Artificial Insemination With Cooled Semen

15. Artificial Insemination With Frozen Semen

16. Embryo Transfer

17. Preservation of Equine Embryos

18. Assisted Reproductive Techniques in the Mare

19. The Early Pregnancy

20. Evaluation of the Foal In-Utero

21. Infectious Problems in the Last Trimester of Pregnancy

22. Parturition and Evaluation of the Placenta

23. The New Born Foal

24. Breeding the Post-partum Mare

25. Preventive Medicine of the Brood Mare

26. Evaluation of Reproductive Efficiency

27. Significance of the Equine Genome on the Horse Industry

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Animal Nutrition Science

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Animal Nutrition Science

By Gordon McL. Dryden

Animal Nutrition Science Book PDF introduces the fundamental topics of animal nutrition, in a treatment which deals with terrestrial animals in general. Addressing a wider range of topics than the standard animal nutrition texts, the subjects covered include nutritional ecology and the evolution of feeding styles, nutrients (including minerals, vitamins and water) and their functions, food composition and methods of evaluating foods, mammalian and microbial digestion and the supply of nutrients, control and prediction of food intake, quantitative nutrition and ration formulation, methods of investigating nutritional problems, nutritional genomics, nutrition and the environment, and methods of feed processing and animal responses to processed foods. The many references provide the scientific basis for the text, and give signposts for the reader to extend their enquiry in topics of interest.

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Handbook of Meat and Meat Processing, 2nd Edition

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Handbook of Meat and Meat Processing, 2nd Edition

By Y. H. Hui

Handbook of Meat and Meat Processing, 2nd Edition PDF contains a complete update of materials and nearly twice the number of chapters. Divided into seven parts, the book covers the entire range of issues related to meat and meat processing, from nutrients to techniques for preservation and extending shelf life.

Topics discussed include:

- An overview of the meat-processing industry
- The basic science of meat, with chapters on muscle biology, meat consumption, and chemistry
- Meat attributes and characteristics, including color, flavor, quality assessment, analysis, texture, and control of microbial contamination
- The primary processing of meat, including slaughter, carcass evaluation, and kosher laws
- Principles and applications in the secondary processing of meat, including breading, curing, fermenting, smoking, and marinating
- The manufacture of processed meat products such as sausage and ham
- The safety of meat products and meat workers, including sanitation issues and hazard analysis

Drawn from the combined efforts of nearly 100 experts from 16 countries, the book has been carefully vetted to ensure technical accuracy for each topic. This definitive guide to meat and meat products it is a critical tool for all food industry professionals and regulatory personnel.

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Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition

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Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition

By Raymond Geor, Pat Harris and Manfred Coenen

Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition PDF is a landmark text that provides a comprehensive source of information on the nutrition and feeding management of horses. In this authoritative and accessible account, experts from around the world provide a global perspective while the editors tackle key controversial areas. Topics covered include the basic foundations of equine nutrition (digestive and metabolic physiology, nutrient functions and requirements), nutritional management by life stage or function, the assessment of feedstuffs and feeding programs, and clinical nutrition. Also included is a discussion on feed hygiene and the role of manufacturers in feed quality and safety. The book contains abundant practical nutritional advice for the treatment of clinical conditions seen by veterinarians in their daily practice, together with the fundamental information needed to make recommendations for the nutritional management of healthy horses.

Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition PDF provides the most substantial overview currently available of the nutritional management of key equine clinical conditions. It further presents the up-to-date scientific background needed to underpin recommendations. It will be of core relevance to equine veterinarians and nutritionists, and a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as lay horsemen and women who wish to be better informed about their horses’ nutritional needs.

Comprehensive coverage of key topics in equine nutrition, both from a scientific and applied perspective
Practical advice with clear take-home messages
Accessible text with many summary boxes, illustrations and graphics to emphasize important concepts and recommendations
Likely to become the standard reference for practical nutrition in the equine field

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Copyright

Foreword

Preface

Contributors

Section A: Nutritional Foundations
1 – Gastrointestinal physiology
2 – Endocrine and metabolic physiology
3 – Factors affecting feed intake
4 – Water
5 – Energy systems and requirements
6 – Amino acids and protein
7 – Fat and fatty acids
8 – Carbohydrates
9 – Vitamins
10 – Macro and trace elements in equine nutrition

Section B: Nutrition for Lifestage, Type or Function
11 – Feeding stallions and broodmares
12 – Feeding the growing horse
13 – Practical considerations for feeding racehorses
14 – Nutritional management of elite endurance horses
15 – Nutritional considerations for aged horses
16 – Practical donkey and mule nutrition

Section C: Applied Nutrition – Feeds
17 – Feedstuffs for horses
18 – Pastures and pasture management
19 – Specialized dietary supplements
20 – Feed hygiene and related disorders in horses
21 – The manufacturers’ role in feed quality and safety: A discussion on methods used in feed manufacturing processes to assure feed hygiene and safety

Section D: Applied Nutrition
22 – Assessment of body condition and bodyweight
23 – Ration evaluation and formulation
24 – Assessment of nutritional status from analysis of blood and other tissue samples
25 – Effects of diet on behavior – normal and abnormal
26 – Controversial areas in equine nutrition and feeding management: The Editors’ views

Section E: Clinical Nutrition
27 – Laminitis
28 – Obesity
29 – Feeding thin and starved horses
30 – Hyperlipemia
31 – Exercise-associated muscle disorders
32 – Developmental orthopedic disease
33 – Oral joint supplements in the management of osteoarthritis
34 – Gastric ulceration
35 – Intestinal disease
36 – Urinary tract disease
37 – Hepatic insufficiency
38 – Nutritional considerations in grass sickness, botulism, equine motor neuron disease and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy
39 – Feeding management pre- and post-surgery
40 – Feeding orphan and sick foals
41 – Assisted enteral and parenteral feeding

Appendix – Nutritional requirements, recommendations and example diets

Glossary
Index

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Equine Behavioral Medicine

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Equine Behavioral Medicine

By Bonnie Beaver

Equine Behavioral Medicine PDF provides an essential resource for those who work with, study, and provide care to horses. It provides critical knowledge to help users understand the complex aspects of their behavior in order to benefit the animal, observe safe practices, and advance research in this area. The book includes current information on normal horse behavior and problem behaviors, particularly those associated with medical conditions, changes in the nervous system, and the use of drug therapy. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the differences of the sensory systems and the concepts of learning that are helpful for successful treatments and safety.

With the use of psychopharmacology becoming increasingly common by veterinarians, including for abnormal behaviors, is important to understand the rationale for the use of these medications. Understanding the intimate relationship between behavior, physiology, and health is key to practitioners, students, professionals, and others who work with, or care for, horses.

Pulls together the current published science on equine behavior into chapters covering a variety of specific behavioral topics
Features discussion based on an extensive review of the literature
Includes a thorough reference list in each chapter for those who might be interested in further research

Table of Contents

1. The History of Horses and Their Relationship to Humans
2. Equine Behavior of Sensory and Neural Origin
3. Learning
4. Equine Communicative Behavior
5. Equine Social Behavior
6. Equine Reproductive Behavior
7. Equine Maintenance Behaviors
8. Equine Locomotive Behavior
9. Equine Behavioral Medicine
10. Equine behavior problems
11. Equine Welfare

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Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions: Harnessing Solutions to Common Problems

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Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions: Harnessing Solutions to Common Problems

By Kay Sudekum Trotter and Jennifer N. Baggerly

Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions: Harnessing Solutions to Common Problems PDF is Written by internationally renowned equine-assisted mental health professionals, this edited collection teaches counselors how to design and implement equine-assisted mental health interventions for different populations and various challenges. Supported by ethical considerations and theoretical frameworks, chapters cover common issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-esteem, social skills and communication, couples and family work, and professional development. Each chapter provides practical tips for implementing treatment strategies, case studies with transcript analyses, and sample session notes. This book will appeal to both the expert equine-assisted mental health counselor and the seasoned counselor who is open to partnering with an equine practitioner to help their clients in new and innovative ways.

Table of Contents

Section One: Ethical Considerations and Theoretical Framework

1. Ethical Considerations in Equine-Assisted Interventions: Meeting the Needs of Both Human and Horse Kirby Wycoff and Maya Gupta

2. What Science Says About Equine-Human Interaction in Equine-Assisted Therapy: An Outline to a Theoretical Framework Felicia Lundgren

Section Two: Depression

3. Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Depression Molly DePrekel and Natalie Runge

4. An Eagala Model Approach to Using Equine-Assisted Counseling with Teens Suffering from Depression Karen Frederick

Section Three: Anxiety

5. The Transitioning Families Equine-Assisted Model for the Treatment of Anxiety Rebecca F. Bailey and Elizabeth Bailey

6. Natural Lifemanship’s Trauma-Focused Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Laura McFarland, and Tim Jobe

7. Walking with the Wisdom of Peace: A Horse-Guided Practice to Leave Anxiety in the Dust Sara B. Willerson

Section Four: Grief

8. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Grief and Loss Patti Schlough

Section Five: ADHD

9. ‘Combing’ through ADHD Symptoms Utilizing Mindful Grooming Carlene Taylor

Section Six: Autism

10. Equine-Assisted Play Therapy with Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder Tracie Faa-Thompson

11. Improving Social and Communication Skills for Participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Saan Ecker and Joanne Byrnes

Section Seven: Oppositional Behavior

12. Equine-Partnered Play Therapy^TM for Children with Oppositional Behavior Hallie Sheade

13. Integrating Body-Mind-Attachment Practices into Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy: A Case Example of Oppositional Defiant Disorder Leslie McCullough

Section Eight: Eating Disorders

14. The Human–Equine Relational Development (HERD) Approach to Working with Clients Suffering from Bulimia Nervosa Veronica Lac

Section Nine: Substance Abuse

15. Equine-Assisted Mental Health Therapy and Alcoholism: Issues in Early Sobriety Alita Buzel

16. Triggering Transformations: An Equine-Assisted Approach to the Treatment of Substance Abuse Shelley Green, Monica Schroeder, Cynthia Penalva, Michael Rolleston, and Valerie Judd

17. Beyond the Couch: An Object Relations Approach to EAP Substance Abuse Treatment Natasha Filippides

Section Ten: Self-Esteem

18. The 7 C’s of Well-Being Corey L. DeMala-Moran

19. Stepping into the Arena with Your Inner Ally Sara B. Willerson and Vanessa M. Sanford

Section Eleven: Social Skills and Communication

20. Social Skills and Communication: The Path of Life through Mindfulness and Experience Rob Pliskin

21. Teaching Social Skills and Communication to Adolescents through Equine Interventions Phyllis Erdman and Sue Jacobson

22. Equine-Assisted Social Education as a Co-Intervention to Prevent Dropout by Improving Social Skills and Engagement in Learning Ritva Mickelsson

Section Twelve: Couples and Family

23. Couples in Balance: Realigning Roles Vallarie E. Coleman

24. The Four Agreements in Equine-Assisted Therapy for Relationships Corey L. DeMala-Moran

25. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Couples and Families: A Relational Approach Shelley Green, Michael Rolleston, and Monica Schroeder

Section Thirteen: Professional Development

26. Partnering with Horses to Train Mental Health Professionals Shelley Green

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Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs: From Science to Scene

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Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs: From Science to Scene

By Susan M. Stejskal

Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs: From Science to Scene PDF is designed to help police investigators and Human Remains Detection K9 handlers understand the basics of forensic taphonomy (decomposition) and how to most effectively use a human remains detection (HRD) K9 as a locating tool. The book covers basic anatomy and the physiology of canine olfaction along with some of the unique characteristics that allow a dog to work.

Using concise and understandable explanations along with numerous photographs, the book covers the stages of decomposition and how they are affected by the environment; what is currently understood about the chemical profile of odor from human remains; how weather, topography, ground cover and terrain can affect odor dispersion; and different types of mapping and weather data that can be used before and during deployment of the HRD K9.

The final chapter ties it all together by providing case reports about decedents who have been found in different locations in a variety of environmental conditions. By learning how these variables can affect how and what is found, handlers and investigators will be better prepared to meet the challenges of their jobs.

Table of Contents

Know the Nose
Perception
Anatomy
Odor Detection and Olfactory Receptor Cells
Species and Breed Differences
Orthogonal Devices
Forensic Taphonomy: Breaking Down Is Hard to Do
Taphonomy Defined
The Body
Normal Cell Composition
Cellular Decomposition
Systemic Decomposition
Stages of Decomposition
Stage 1: Immediate
Stage 2: Early
Stage 3: Putrefaction
Stage 4: Post Putrefaction
Final Breakdown
Special States of Decomposition
Mummification
Adipocere: Grave Wax or Death Soap
Bugs, Bodies, and Beyond
Primary Environmental Factors
Temperature
Microbiology: The Little Bugs
Entomology: The Big Bugs
Meet the Pigs
Secondary Environmental Variables
Soil
Burial
Scavengers
Extreme Conditions
Water
Making Sense Out of Scent: The A, B, C, D’s
A: About
B: Bacteria and Bodies
C: Chemistry (Made Simple)
D: Decomposition
Earth, Wind, and Odor
Introduction
Chemistry: Highlights of Chapter
The Dog’s Nose Knows
Weather or Not
Earth: The Dirt on Soil
Ground Cover: Plants and More
Water World
Special Situations: Inside
What’s New: Back to Orthogonal
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks Using New
Technology
Maps
Weather or Not
Using This Information
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
Introduction
Case 1: Cold Weather/Short Term/Land
Case 2: Hot Weather/Short Term/Land
Case 3: Hot Weather/Short Term/Water
Case 4: Long Term/Land
Case 5: Long Term/Land–Water
Case 6: Long Term/Burial
Beginning of the End