By Gayle Leith, Sarah Eaton, Ryane E. Englar, Skyler Bentley and Lisa Hallam
Performing the Large Animal Physical Examinationis an easy-to-follow guide to performing physical examinations on horses and ruminants, with a comprehensive collection of color photographs demonstrating important concepts and procedural techniques.
Featuring hundreds of full-color images demonstrating the observation and hands-on clinical skills described, the book offers a step-by-step guide to all aspects of assessing the health and wellbeing of equine patients and ruminants. Cattle, sheep, and goats are emphasized, with vital commentary about camelids included when applicable.
Each section begins with information on observing, approaching, and safely handling patients, then discusses how to systematically evaluate each body system. A companion website features video clips demonstrating key concepts.
The book includes:
Equine and ruminant behavior and safe handling strategies
Evaluation of body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, and neurologic
Species-specific techniques for horses, cattle, goats, and sheep
Clinical procedures and common conditions
An essential resource for students, veterinary team members, and experienced practitioners looking to refine large animal clinical examination skills.
• Step-by-step guide to large animal physical exams
• Hundreds of full-color photos
• Covers equine, bovine, ovine, caprine, and camelid species
• Emphasis on behavior, handling, and safety
• Companion videos demonstrate clinical techniques
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Preparation and Safety
3. Obtaining the History
4. Performing the Physical Examination
5. The Physical Examination by Body System
6. The Physical Examination by Species
7. Using the Senses in the Physical Examination
8. Evaluating the Animal’s Environment
9. Diagnostic Testing
10. Case Studies
11. Summary and Review Questions
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