Description
Book Synopsisaeo Structured by body system or region with checklists on procedures and abnormalities aeo Numerous beautifully clear illustrations complement and clarify the text aeo Based on the authorsa extensive experience in farm animal medicine aeo Important reading for anyone concerned with the clinical examination of farm animals.
Trade Review"The book should definitely be owned and read by all undergraduates and recently qualified large animal clinicians. It will also be a useful
aide memoire to many older clinicans..." (
Goat Veterinary Society Newsletter)
"...an extremely useful and affordable reference book." (The Veterinary Record)
"I wish rhis book had been available when I was a student, and during my formative years in farm animal practice." (Andrew J. Madel, Vet Times, 2003)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgements.
Part I Introduction.
1 Principles of Clinical Examination.
Part II Cattle – Clinical Examination by Body System and Region.
2 The General Clinical Examination of Cattle.
3 Clinical Examination of the Lymphatic System.
4 Clinical Examination of the Skin.
5 Clinical Examination of the Head and Neck.
6 Clinical Examination of the Cardiovascular System.
7 Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System.
8 Clinical Examination of the Gastrointestinal System.
9 Clinical Examination of the Urinary System.
10 Clinical Examination of the Female Genital System.
11 Clinical Examination of the Male Genital System.
12 Clinical Examination of the Udder.
13 Clinical Examination of the Musculoskeletal System.
14 Clinical Examination of the Nervous System.
Part III Sheep.
15 Clinical Examination of the Sheep.
Part IV Pigs.
16 Clinical Examination of the Pig.
Part V Goats.
17 Clinical Examination of the Goat.
Bibliography.
Appendix 1 Normal Physiological Values.
Appendix 2 Laboratory Reference Values: Haematology.
Appendix 3 Laboratory Reference Values: Biochemistry.
Index.
