| Practical Guide to Lameness in Horses Edition, Update Edition Contributor(s): Stashak, Ted S. (Author), Hill, Cherry (With) |
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ISBN: 0683079859 ISBN-13: 9780683079852 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $91.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1996 Annotation: Horseowner's Guide to Lameness takes its place among equine classics. Along with Dr. Stashak, an internationally recognized veterinarian, the book is co-authored by a leading equestrian, Ms. Cherry Hill. This hands-on guide provides informative coverage of prevention and care and is essential reading for the owner of both pleasure and competition horses. You'll uncover vital information on preventive measures; evaluation of conformation and movement; shoeing for soundness; step-by-step lameness examination procedures; discussion of conditions of the bones, joints and related structures; guidelines for effective decision making; and, methods of therapy. Over 500 vivid, unique drawings and photographs are included describing anatomy, conformation, specific problems, and shoeing solutions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - Equine - Pets | Horses |
| Dewey: 636.108 |
| LCCN: 94-30066 |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 8.5" W x 10.98" (2.88 lbs) 464 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is an updated, practical version of Dr. Stashak's top selling book Adams' Lameness in Horses, 4th edition. The material is heavily illustrated and provides a hands-on guide to common clinical problems. The authors present important guidelines for decision making and preventive measures. This is a hands-on, authoritative resource that clearly differentiates between important and non-important clinical situations. |