Digestive Disorders of the Forestomach, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book

Digestive Disorders of the Forestomach, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book
Author: Robert J. Callan
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2017-10-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032354908X

This issue, edited by Drs. Robert Callan and Meredyth Jones, focuses on Digestive Disorders in Ruminants. Article topics include: Rumen (Forestomach) Development and Function; Diagnostic Approach to Forestomach Diseases; Clinical Rumen Acidosis; Diagnosis and Herd Management of Subclinical Rumen Acidosis; Disorders of Rumen Distension and Dysmotility; Diagnosis and Treatment of Hardware Disease; Temporary Rumen Fistula for the Treatment of Forestomach Diseases and Enteral Nutrition; Rumen Microbiome, probiotics, and Fermentation Additives.

Digestive Disorders in Ruminants, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book

Digestive Disorders in Ruminants, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book
Author: Robert J. Callan
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2018-02-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032358179X

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Digestive Disorders of the Abomasum and Intestines, with topics including: Diagnostic Approach to the Acute Abdomen; Herd level management of Displaced Abomasum in Dairy Cattle; Abomasal Ulcers in Ruminants; Control and Treatment of Infectious Enteritis; Herd Based Assessment and Control of Salmonella; Enteric Immunity: An Evidence Based Review; Surgical Management of Abomasal and Small Intestinal Disease; Clostridial Abomasitis and Enteritis in Ruminants; Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes, Diagnosis and Contro; and Coccidiosis in Ruminants.

Lameness in Cattle, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book

Lameness in Cattle, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book
Author: J. K. Shearer
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017-06-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323531598

This issue, edited by Dr. Jan Shearer, focuses on Lameness in Cattle. Article topics include: Economic Impact of Lameness in Cattle; Pathogenesis of Sole Ulcers and White Line Disease; Current Concepts on the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Digital Dermatitis; Pathogenesis and Treatment of Foot rot; A Brief Review of Effective Footbath Compounds, Design and Management; Pathogenesis and Treatment of Toe Lesions in Cattle (including Non-Healing Toe Lesions); A Comparison of Foot Trimming Methods for Use in Cattle; Pathogenesis and Management of Corkscrew Claw in Cattle; Diagnosis and Prognosis of Common Disorders Involving the Proximal Limb; Scoring Locomotion and Mobility in Cattle (to include Fatigue Cattle Syndrome); The Relationship of Cow Comfort and Flooring to Lameness Disorders in Dairy Cattle; Treatment Options for Lameness Disorders in Organic Dairies; Welfare Implications of Lameness in Dairy Cattle; Pain Management for Lameness Disorders in Cattle, and Training On-Farm Employees in Foot Care.

Food Animal Neurology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book

Food Animal Neurology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book
Author: Kevin E. Washburn
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2017-02-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323510086

This issue, edited by Dr. Kevin Washburn, focuses on Food Animal Neurology. Article topics include: Neurological examination of the ruminant; Diagnostics and ancillary tests of neurologic dysfunction in the ruminant; Localization of neurologic lesions in ruminants; Cerebral disorders of calves; Cerebral disorders of the adult ruminant; Cerebellar disorders of ruminants; Brain stem and cranial nerve disorders of ruminants; Spinal cord and peripheral nerve abnormalities of the ruminant; and Toxicoses of the ruminant nervous system.

Disaster Response and Beef Cattle Operations, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice E-Book

Disaster Response and Beef Cattle Operations, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice E-Book
Author: Daniel Thomson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323613004

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice focuses on Equine Sports Medicine and includes topics on: Lameness evaluation in the equine athlete; Diagnosis of soft tissue injury in the sport horse; Upper airway conditions affecting the equine athlete; Lower airway conditions affecting the equine athlete; Cardiac/Cardiovascular conditions affecting sport horses; Neck, back, and pelvic pain in sport horses; Neurologic conditions affecting the equine athlete; Metabolic diseases in the equine athlete; Muscle conditions affecting sport horses; Lyme disease in the sport horse; Management and rehabilitation of joint disease in sport horses; Regenerative medicine and rehabilitation for tendinous and ligamentous injuries in sport horses; and Chiropractic and manual therapies.

Update on Ruminant Ultrasound, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book

Update on Ruminant Ultrasound, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, E-Book
Author: Sébastien Buczinski
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323416705

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Ruminant Ultrasound. Article topics include: On-farm use of ultrasound for assessment of bovine respiratory disease, Echocardiography for the assessment of congenital heart defects in calves, Ultrasonography of the tympanic bulla and otitis media, Ultrasonography of the central nervous system and ultrasound guided CSF tap, Ultrasonographic examination of the abdomen of calves, Ascites in cattle: ultrasonographic findings and diagnosis, Ultrasonographic doppler use for reproduction management in heifers and cows, Ultrasound use for body condition and carcass quality assessment in cattle and lambs, and more!

Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Jörg Mayer
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2014-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323323502

Dr. Jörg Mayer has assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of nutrition in exotic animals. Articles include: Prescription diets for exotic pets, Supplements for exotic pets, Nutrition for reptiles, Nutrition for avians, Nutrition for amphibians, Nutrition for fish, Nutrition for marsupials, Nutrition for rodents, and Nutrition for Rabbits.

Farm Animal Surgery - E-Book

Farm Animal Surgery - E-Book
Author: Susan L. Fubini
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2004-01-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1416064656

This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient preparation, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, imaging options, and postoperative management. - This is the only book covering surgery of all these species of farm animals: cattle, goats, sheep, and swine - More than 500 figures clearly illustrate common disorders, techniques, and equipment for large animal surgery - Step-by-step surgical guidelines cover various procedures for each species by body system - Up-to-date, practical information on key surgical techniques and equipment - Uniquely qualified authors and contributors are experts in the field of large animal surgery

Llama and Alpaca Care - E-Book

Llama and Alpaca Care - E-Book
Author: Chris Cebra
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 808
Release: 2014-02-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032324291X

Designed for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, Llama and Alpaca Care covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas. Written by world-renowned camelid specialists and experts in the field, this comprehensive and uniquely global text offers quick access to the most current knowledge in this area. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and handling to more complex topics including anesthesia and surgery, this text provides the full range of knowledge required for the management of llamas and alpacas. "..an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015 Over 500 full-color images provide detailed, highly illustrated coverage of all major body systems, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, fluid therapy, multisystem diseases, and surgical disorders. World-renowned camelid experts and specialists in the field each bring a specific area of expertise for a uniquely global text. Comprehensive herd health content includes handling techniques, vaccinations, biosecurity, and protecting the herd from predators. Coverage of anesthesia and analgesia includes the latest information on pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs, chemical restraint, injectable and inhalation anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and pain management. Reproduction section contains information on breeding management, lactation, infertility, and embryo transfer. Nutrition information offers detailed nutritional requirements and discusses feeding management systems and feeding behavior.