Equine veterinary nursing

The second edition of this definitive textbook for equine veterinary nurses is invaluable to all those involved in the care and management of sick horses. It covers all the information that student veterinary nurses need to know on horses, including the following key subjects: medical and surgical equine nursing, equine stud medicine, basic equine management, and the theory underpinning all these and other important topics. The subject matter is presented in a clear and easily assimilated format, appropriate for all involved in equine nursing. The approach throughout is practical and the book is laid out in a user-friendly manner with copious diagrams and photographs. New for this edition: major revision to sections on diagnostic imaging and surgical nursing to reflect significant advances in technology and techniques; information on safety and management updated in keeping with new regulations; and new sections on a number of topics, including hospital acquired infections and euthanasia"--Publisher description.

Revised edition of: Equine veterinary nursing manual / edited by Karen M. Coumbe. 2001.

Basic equine management / W. Linnenkohl & D.C. Knottenbelt -- Anatomy and physiology / P.D. Clegg, N. Townsend & R.C. Conwell -- Genetics / G. Munroe -- Reproduction / J.F. Pycock -- Nutrition / P.A. Harris -- Clinical nutrition / P.A. Harris -- Basic first aid / M. Smith & S.J. Haylock -- General nursing / K. Snalune & A. Paton -- Safety management in the practice / A. Jones & A. Barr -- The equine nurse's professional responsibilities / S. Pullen -- Medicines and their management / C.A. Roberts, L. Loines & K. Tillett -- Laboratory diagnostics / R.J. Naylor, L.L. Hillyer & M.H. Hillyer -- Fluid therapy / V.E.N. Copas & J.C. Boswell -- Medical nursing / J.D. Slater & E.J. Knowles -- Foal nursing / S.J. Stoneham -- Equine orthopaedic nursing / E.D. Barr & E. Jones -- Diagnostic imaging / M.A. Smith, K. Holmes & N. Turley -- General surgical nursing / S. Boys Smith & B.M. Millar -- Theatre practice / D.P. McHugh -- Anaesthesia / J.C. Murrell & V. Ford-Fennah.