Infectious Diseases of the Horse; Diagnosis, Pathology, Management, and Public Health; Second Edition

Publication Year: 2023

Author / Editor: J. H. van der Kolk and E. J. B. Veldhuis Kroeze

Overview: This comprehensive textbook covers established infectious diseases in horses, categorised by microbial and parasitic pathogens such as bacterial, viral, protozoan, fungal, ectoparasitic, and helminthic agents. It evaluates modern molecular diagnostic tools and management practices while emphasizing the critical role of fundamental clinical observation.

Key Topics Covered:

Bacterial diseases and specific pathogen classifications (e.g., Anaplasma, Neorickettsia, Burkholderia)
Latest developments in molecular diagnostic techniques and therapies
Clinical pathology, haematology, and practical differential diagnosis appendices
Zoonoses, reportable diseases, and public health management