Title: Equine Pediatric Medicine (Second Edition)
Editors: William V. Bernard and Bonnie S. Barr
Publisher: CRC Press / Taylor & Francis
Publication Year: 2018
ISBN-13: 978-1-4987-7600-4
Equine Pediatric Medicine, Second Edition delivers a comprehensive, specialized guide dedicated to the unique medical care, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of foals. Edited by prominent equine internal medicine specialists William V. Bernard and Bonnie S. Barr, this authoritative volume bridges neonatal physiology with advanced critical care management. It serves as an essential, indispensable resource for equine practitioners, neonatal intensive care clinicians, and veterinary students.
Key Topics Covered:
- Neonatal Physiology & Transition: Detailed examinations of the normal newborn foal’s transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life, including placental function.
- Critical Care & Emergency Protocols: Advanced stabilization strategies, fluid therapy, and intensive care management for critically ill or septic foals.
- Systemic Disease Diagnostics: Comprehensive coverage of respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neurological disorders affecting young equines.
- Preventive Medicine & Immunology: Best practices for managing failure of passive transfer, routine vaccination schedules, and neonatal infectious disease control.
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