Equine Pharmacology

Publication Year: 2015

Author / Editor: Cynthia Cole, Bradford Bentz, and Lara Maxwell (Editors)

Overview: “Equine Pharmacology” is a comprehensive veterinary reference text that covers the principles, mechanisms, and clinical applications of medications used in horses. Edited by prominent specialists in veterinary pharmacology and internal medicine, the book serves as a foundational guide for understanding drug disposition, therapeutics, and medication control programs across various equine body systems.

Key Topics Covered:

General principles and peculiarities of equine pharmacology, antimicrobial therapy, and anesthesia/sedation
Pharmacology of analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), parasiticides, and fluid/electrolyte therapy
System-based therapeutics covering the respiratory, gastrointestinal, nervous, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems
Specialized clinical topics including neonatal pharmacology in foals, ophthalmology, cardiology, urinary disorders, and athletic drug control programs