Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine

Publication Year: 2010

Author / Editor: Dr Frank GR Taylor, Dr Tim J Brazil, and Dr Mark H Hillyer (Editors)

Overview: This textbook serves as a comprehensive guide for students and veterinary practitioners detailing diagnostic techniques applicable to adult horses. It covers a wide spectrum of clinical disciplines, ranging from laboratory sample submission and imaging to the diagnosis of system-specific disorders and post-mortem examinations.

Key Topics Covered:

Laboratory sample submission and test interpretation
System-specific clinical diagnostics (alimentary, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal diseases)
Reproductive, urinary, endocrine, and metabolic evaluations
Post-mortem examinations and investigation of sudden or unexpected death