Horse Senses

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Horse Senses

By Susan McBane

Horse Senses PDF Book. Horses perceive the world differently from humans because their senses developed differently through evolution to cope with different ways of living and surviving. Horses are essentially prey/flight animals. The horse’s senses therefore determine how the world appears to him and how he reacts to it. As the horse’s perception and understanding are very different to ours sometimes their reaction to events and their surroundings seem strange to us.

In this book the author compares the horses sensory organs with those of humans to avoid misunderstandings as lack of knowledge can lead to many problems when dealing with horses. The five senses are covered in this book: hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. Each section explains how the horses’ sense works and then this is related to care, behavior and riding, explaining why some practices are appropriate and why some are not. The behavioral aspect of dealing with horses is emphasized throughout.

The author is founder of the Equine Behaviour Forum and author of over 40 books on equine topics. She has an HNC in Equine Sciences and Management, is a Classical Riding Club Gold Award Holder and classical trainer, an equine shiatsu practitioner, and an Associate Member of the International Society for Equitation Science. This book is useful for all horse owners, horse breeders and trainers who wish to gain a better understanding of how the horse’s senses function, and for veterinary students and practitioners.

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Textbook of Animal Husbandry Extension Education 4th Edition

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Textbook of Animal Husbandry Extension Education 4th Edition

By P. Mathialagan

Textbook of Animal Husbandry Extension Education, 4th Edition PDF is intended to make a beginning in this direction by discussing in detail the principles and conceptsof extension, growth and development of India’s rural reconstruction and community development, the current Panchayati Raj system, animal husbandry programmes and co-operatives, rural sociology, educational psychology, extension systems, extension methods and aids, communication of innovations, programme planning, evaluation and livestock marketing extension.

A textbook remains valuable only when it is modified to take account of new developments. This edition is thoroughly revised and greatly enriched in both quality and quantity. A few new chapters have been added. Most of the examples given have been taken from Indian experience in general and my own experience in particular. It would be highly fitting, to express my sincere gratitude to the predecessors who have authored books on extension education in community development, which gave an insight into various concepts in the field of extension.

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Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry 2nd Edition

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Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry, 2nd Edition

By Robert Blair

Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry 2nd Edition PDF. Organic poultry production has increased significantly in recent years to keep up with increasing consumer demand for organic eggs and meat. There are many guidelines and restrictions on what should go into the feed of organically-farmed poultry, from which difficulties arise when trying to ensure a well-balanced nutritious diet without the use of any unapproved supplements. This, the second edition of Robert Blair’s classic and bestselling book on the nutrition and feeding of organic poultry, presents advice for organic producers, and the agencies and organizations serving them. Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry 2nd Edition covers:

Selecting suitable ingredients.
Preparing appropriate feed mixtures and integrating them into organic poultry production systems.
International standards for organic feeding.
Breeds that are most suitable for organic farming.
Examples of diets formulated to organic standards.

Completely updated and revised to address how to formulate organic diets in situations where there is a declining supply of organic feed, this new edition also includes up-to-date information on the nutritional requirements of poultry and feed-related disease incidence in organic flocks. Also including the feasibility of utilizing novel feed, such as insect meal, and their acceptability by consumers of organic meat products, this book forms a comprehensive reference for students, organic farmers, veterinarians and researchers

Table of Contents

1: Introduction and Background

2: Aims and Principles of Organic Poultry Production

3: Elements of Poultry Nutrition

4: Approved Ingredients for Organic Diets

5: Diets for Organic Poultry Production

6: Choosing the Right Breed and Strain

7: Integrating Feeding Programmes into Organic Production Systems

8: Conclusions and Recommendations for the Future

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Reproductive Biology and Technology in Animals

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Reproductive Biology and Technology in Animals

By Juan Carlos Gardón Poggi

Reproductive Biology and Technology in Animals Book PDF. Reproductive success is a very important objective to ensure the evolution of animal species. In this sense, interesting research has been carried out to clarify various aspects of reproduction in different animal species. In this way, recent advances in the knowledge of reproductive biology and biotechnology developed for both males and females have been key to improving efficiency in different aspects. Thus, advances in the knowledge of sperm handling, oocyte characteristics, different genomic aspects related to somatic cell nuclear transfer, and the reproductive microarchitecture system in sheep, cows, pigs, and other invertebrates such as gastropods and fish are presented in this book. Additionally, we also present the most relevant topics of each area, making a detailed review of the knowledge reported to date.

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Surviving with Companion Animals in Japan

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Surviving with Companion Animals in Japan

By Hazuki Kajiwara

Surviving with Companion Animals in Japan PDF book examines how relationships between guardians and companion animals were challenged during a large-scale disaster: the tsunami of March 2011 and the following nuclear disaster in Fukushima. The author interrogates: 1) How did guardians and their companion animals survive the large disaster?; 2) Why was the relationship between guardians and their companion animals ignored during and after a disaster?; and 3) What structures and/or mechanisms shaped the outcomes for animals and their guardians? Through a critical realist framework, combined with a theoretical perspective developed by Roy Bhaskar and his colleagues, the author argues that despite the trivialization of companion animals by government officials, relationships between animals and guardians were often able to be maintained, in some cases through great pains by the guardians. While the notion of human-animal relationships in Japan has thus far been dominated by economic logic, the author reveals dynamics between guardians and companion animal transcend such structures, forging the concept of “bonding rights.”

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Patient Assessment, Intervention and Documentation for the Veterinary Technician

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Patient Assessment, Intervention and Documentation for the Veterinary Technician

By Cynthia Lattanzio, Jody Rockett, and Katie Anderson

Patient Assessment, Intervention and Documentation for the Veterinary Technician PDF Book addresses the methodology used to apply substantive information to real world problems in the education of veterinary technicians. Nursing students in human medicine have long benefited from instruction in the Nursing Process, which is a method for using critical thinking skills to apply theoretical knowledge to actual cases. This text develops a similar methodology for veterinary technicians, called the “Technician Practice Model”. This guide identifies and describes the various steps in the Technician Practice Model and provides both instruction and examples on documenting the results of that process. Particular emphasis is given to developing SOAP notes and Medication Administration/Order Records (MAOR).

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A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine

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A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine

By Ryane E. Englar

A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine Book PDF. Good communication skills provide better clinical outcomes and help avoid minor as well as major mistakes. Approximately 60-80% of negligence claims against vets are related to poor communication, with new graduates especially vulnerable. Communication skills are a growing part of the curriculum in veterinary schools, recognising how fundamental clear communication is to good practice. A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine covers why communication skills are important, the structure of typical communications and suggested approaches, veterinary specific communication pathways, and sample scripts between vet and client. Scenarios covered include everyday communication, dealing with challenging situations, different species, different settings, and communication within the veterinary team. The aim is to instill confidence and competence, build professionalism, and avoid problems. Most current teaching is based on a toolbox approach developed from the human medicine model. However, there is no set standard for teaching methodology, which is why this is primarily a book for students, but also includes a section for educators to provide guidance in this nascent subject.

Table of Contents

Part I: Clinical communication as an integral part of the veterinary profession.

What do our clients understand? The evolution of the doctor-patient relationship, patient autonomy, and health literacy

How can we help our clients to understand? The emergence of clinical communication as a teachable science

How can we structure the consultation from the vantage point of clinical communication?

The Calgary-Cambridge guide as a blueprint for a collaborative consultation

Part II: Defining oral communication skills as they relate to the veterinary consultation. First impressions

Defining entry-level communication skills: reflective listening

Defining entry-level communication skills: empathy

Defining entry-level communication skills: nonverbal cues

Defining entry-level communication skills: open-ended questions and statements

Defining supplemental communication skills: reducing medical jargon

Enhancing relationship-centered care through partnership

Eliciting the client’s perspective to enhance relationship-centered care

Asking permission to enhance relationship-centered care

Enhancing relationship-centered care by assessing the client’s knowledge

Mapping out the clinical consultation: signposting

Communication skills that facilitate client comprehension: summarizing and checking in with the client

Communication skills that facilitate compliance: contracting for next steps

Agenda-setting and the final “check-in”

Defining two new skills that companion-animal clients value: compassionate transparency and unconditional positive regard

Part III: Applying communication skills to everyday conversations in clinical practice. Using communication skills to initiate the consultation

Using communication skills to gather data: history taking

Using communication skills to gather data: explaining and planning

Part IV: Testing your understanding of oral communication skills in veterinary medicine. End-of-chapter reading comprehension questions

Workbook-style exercises

Answer key to workbook-style exercises

Clinical vignettes for role play

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BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish 2nd Edition

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BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish 2nd Edition

By William H. Wildgoose

BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish 2nd Edition PDF has been completely revised and expanded by 29 authors from the UK and USA for an international readership. It is extensively illustrated and intentionally practical with a large new section on systematic disorders that will aid disease diagnosis.

This book covers all aspects of ornamental fish health including: environmental needs, the aquatic trade, fishkeeping, disease investigation, systematic disorders, infectious and non-infectious diseases, medical and surgical therapies, relevant legislation and health & safety.

Although written primarily for veterinarians, this book is an essential reference for anyone involved in professional fish health care and for those working in the ornamental fish industry and public aquaria.

Table of Contents

List of contributors.

Foreword.

Preface..

Part I: General Background and Management.

1. The aquatic environment (Jane Lloyd).

2. Ornamental fish trade (Keith Davenport).

3. Ornamental fish farming (Chris Walster).

4. Aquatic traders (Bernice Brewster).

5. Pond fish keeping (Frank Prince lles).

6. Freshwater aquaria (David Pool).

7. Marine aquaria (Dick Mills).

8. Public aquaria (Ian D.F. Walker and Brent R. Whitaker).

Part II: Clinical investigation.

9. General approach (Ray L. Butcher).

10. Examining the environment (Todd R. Cecil).

11. Restraint, anesthesia and euthanasia (Lindsay G. Ross).

12. Clinical examination (Gregory A. Lewbart).

13. Laboratory techniques (Peter J. Southgate).

14. Diagnostic imaging and endoscopy (Mark D. Stetter).

Part III: Diseases – by System.

15. Skin disease (William H. Wildgoose).

16. Internal disorders (William H. Wildgoose).

17. Respiratory Disease (Sara Childs and Brent R. Whitaker).

18. Ocular disorders (Brent R. Whitaker).

19. Behavioural Changes (Ruth Francis-Floyd and William H. Wildgoose).

20. Sudden Death (William H. Wildgoose).

Part IV: Diseases – by Cause.

21. Parasitic diseases (Matt Longshaw and Stephen W. Feist).

22. Bacterial diseases (Gavin Barker).

23. Fungal diseases (Andrew Hilliman)].

24. Viral diseases (David Bucke).

25. Environmental disorders (Todd R. Cecil).

26. Toxins (Peter J. Southgate and Edward J. Branson).

27. Neoplasia and developmental anomalies (John C. Harshbarger).

28. Nutritional disorders (Roy P.E. Yanong).

29. Reproductive and genetic disorders (Roy P.E. Yanong).

Part V: Treatment and Prophylaxis.

30. Therapeutics (William H. Wildgoose and Gregory A. Lewbart).

31. Surgery (Craig A. Harms and William H. Wildgoose).

Part VI: Miscellaneous.

32. Aquatic invertebrates (Colin Grist).

33. Legislation.

a. UK legislation (Peter W. Scott).

b. US legislation (Roy P.E. Yanong).

34. Health and safety (Colin Grist).

Appendices.

Index.

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Food and Animal Welfare

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Food and Animal Welfare

By Henry Buller and Emma Roe

Food and Animal Welfare Book PDF. Drawing together the latest research and a range of case studies, Henry Buller and Emma Roe guide readers on a fascinating journey through animal welfare issues ‘from farm to fork’. Animal welfare offers a vital lens through which to explore the economies, culture and politics of food. This is the first text to provide a much-needed overview of this strongly debated area of the food industry.

Buller and Roe explore how animal welfare is defined, advocated, assessed and implemented by farmers, veterinarians, distributors, and consumers. From the practicalities and limitations of establishing a basic standard of care for livestock, to the ethics of selling welfare as a product in the supermarket, this indispensable book offers empirical insights into a key aspect of the global food system: the lives, deaths, and consumption of animals which are at the core of the food chain. It is a must-read for students and scholars of animal welfare, agro-food studies and human-animal relations in disciplines such as geography, politics, anthropology, and sociology as well as animal behaviour, psychology and veterinary science.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Food And Animal Welfare
1. Food And The Animal
2. Worthy Lives
3. Food Animal Care
4. Selling Welfare
5. Globalisation And Farm Animal Welfare
6. Emerging Welfare Concerns In China
7. Future Food Animals: Future Protein
Bibliography
Index

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The Psychology of Horsemanship: Understanding the Horse and You

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The Psychology of Horsemanship: Understanding the Horse and You

By Claire Lilley

The Psychology of Horsemanship: Understanding the Horse and You PDF. Horses are fascinating and perceptive creatures. Developing a thorough understanding of how a horse interprets the world around them and deliberately being self-aware as a rider, are the essential skills to a successful and fulfilling partnership. In The Psychology of Horsemanship, well-known equestrian author and horse expert, Claire Lilley, shares her passion and knowledge about horses and riders developed from over forty years’ experience in the equestrian world, and more recently several years in the mental health profession. Divided into three sections, the book covers: Equine psychology – the horses’s senses, primary responses and emotion; Training psychology – the rider’s communication, training and learning from past experiences; Relational psychology – the goals, the development and the challenges faced in successful horsemanship. With high-quality photographs, diagrams and extended real-life examples, this book explores the application of psychology to the world of horses and how the understanding and evolvement of the horse-rider relationship impacts on both mental and physical development.

Table of Contents

PART 1: UNDERSTANDING THE HORSE: Equine Psychology
THE SENSES
PRIMAL RESPONSES
PHYSICALITY AND TOUCH
EMOTION AND INTUITION

PART 2: UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF: Training Psychology
COMMUNICATION
LEARNING, TRAINING AND EDUCATION
DISCIPLINE: ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES
THE EFFECT OF PAST EXPERIENCES

PART 3: UNDERSTANDING YOUR PARTNERSHIP: Relational Psychology
FORMING RELATIONSHIPS
CHALLENGES AND COPING STRATEGIES
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
THE GOAL OF HORSEMANSHIP

Acknowledgements

References
Index

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