Horses are among the most complex creatures in the animal kingdom: so much can go wrong so quickly And when it does, these delicate, injury prone beasts need swift treatment Otherwise, a simple eating disorder might rapidly lead to death and a minor hoof injury to permanent lameness To make things even more difficult, equine veterinary care is costly ожцнш and insurance prohibitively expensive That's why any horse owner, as well as equine veterinarians and students of veterinary medicine, must have this ultimate resource on hand "The Comprehensive Guide to Equine Veterinary Medicine" is a thorough, carefully designed medical reference featuring four-color anatomical drawings by the most acclaimed veterinary illustrator Kip Carter It covers all areas of equine health, including diagnosis and treatment, and delves into basic equine behavior and safety, preventive health care, and first aid Twelve in-depth chapters outline the individual body systems, anatomy and physiology, and abnormalities A Health Care section includes alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy, along with options for rehabilitation and physical therapy Critical information appears in tables, charts, side bars, and bulleted lists for quick access In addition, there's an informative history of veterinary procedures, followed by three valuable appendices with terminology, common medications, and advice for the first-time horse owner 1 edition Автор Barb Crabbe.  Составитель:Издательство: Sterling, 2007 г Твердый переплет, 352 стр ISBN 1402710534 Язык: Английский.