Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery: Basic and Clinical Sciences of the Equine Athlete

Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery: Basic and Clinical Sciences of the Equine Athlete
ISBN-10
0702026719
ISBN-13
9780702026713
Category
Medical
Pages
1364
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Saunders Limited
Authors
Andris J. Kaneps, Raymond J. Geor, Kenneth William Hinchcliff

Description

This unique resource provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with a detailed review of all diseases affecting athletic horses, makes this the most comprehensive text available. Provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system, and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training. The internationally renowned team of contributors has created the ultimate reference for veterinarians, students, horse-owners, and all those involved in the world of equine athletics. High quality artwork, including relevant radiographic, ultrasonographic, CAT scan, and MRI images, aid understanding and diagnosis Provides a truly international perspective, including guidelines pertinent to different geographic areas, and racing jurisdictions In-depth coverage of the role of the veterinarian in the management of athletic horses Explores the use of complementary therapies

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