{"product_id":"veterinary-technicians-large-animal-daily-reference-guide-9780813816210","title":"Veterinary Technicians Large Animal Daily","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVeterinary Technician   s Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Overall, the book sets out to provide current data on the daily responsibilities of the large animal veterinary technician in an accessible format. There is no reason why it should not also be a useful guide for newly qualified vets and veterinary nurses.”  (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e, 6 September 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Overall, this book is a very good reference that will help technicians quickly review and perform many required tasks. Given its extensive bibliography, it also provides a starting point for additional study with crossreferences to standard textbooks and scientific articles.”  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association\u003c\/i\u003e, 15 June 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Anatomy 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy D’Andrea and Jessica Sjogren with illustrations by Nathan Davis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Preventative Health Care 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy D’Andrea and Jessica Sjogren\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Examinations 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccinations 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Nutrition 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAshley Moulton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Nutrition 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Deficiencies 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Requirements for the Horse 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Requirements for the Dairy Cow 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Requirements for Beef Cattle 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Requirements for Sheep 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Requirements for Swine 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Internal Medicine 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJessica Sjogren and Amy D’Andrea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDermatology 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndocrinology 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastroenterology 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusculoskeletal 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurology 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOphthalmology 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespiratory 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrology 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Reproduction 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatie Brown, Ryan Healy, and Maria Ferrer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale Reproductive Anatomy 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMale Reproductive Anatomy 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale Reproductive Physiology 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMale Breeding Soundness Examination 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale Breeding Soundness Examination 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstrous Detection 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtificial Insemination 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePregnancy Diagnosis 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbortion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParturition 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostpartum Complications 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial Care of the Neonate 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccination Schedule for Breeding Stock 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Nursing Care 179\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbara Dugan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Support 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain Management 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviors Suggesting Pain in Large Animals 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWound Care and Management 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluid Therapy and Administration 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Clinical Techniques 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Clinical Pathology 233\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Ouellette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Chemistry Tests 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHematology 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobiology 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinalysis 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Radiography of the Horse 295\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSheri Miller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarkers 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiation Safety 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranquilization 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoot 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFetlock 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpus 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarsus 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStifle 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElbow 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoulder 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadius 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTibia 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetacarpus (MCIII)\/Metatarsus (MTIII) 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCervical Spine 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThorax 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvis 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkull 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Pharmacology 329\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick Hennigan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Calculations 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntifungal Drugs 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-Infective Drugs: Aminoglycosides, Cephalosporins, and Chloramphenicol 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-Infective Drugs: Fluoroquinolones, Lincosamides, and Metronidazole 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-Infective Drugs: Penicillin, Sulfonamides, and Tetracyclines 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiparasitic Drugs: Antinematodals 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiparasitic Drugs: Anticestodals 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular Drugs: Antiarrhythmics 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular Drugs: Anticoagulants and Calcium Supplements 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular Drugs: Contractility Enhancers and Positive Inotropes 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenal and Urinary Tract Drugs: Diuretics 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenal and Urinary Tract Drugs: Acidifiers and Alkalinizers 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenal and Urinary Tract Drugs: Alpha Blocker and Anabolic Steroids 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntihistamines 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusculoskeletal Drugs: Adrenal Cortical Steroids 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusculoskeletal Drugs: Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Nervous System Drugs: Anticonvulsants 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Nervous System Drugs: Muscle Relaxers 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Nervous System Drugs: Alpha-2 Agonists 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Nervous System Drugs: Dissociative Agents 348\u003c\/p\u003e 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