Main description:

Written by one of the UK's leading equine veterinary practitioners, this textbook is dedicated wholly to the veterinary management of the racehorse. The Racehorse: A Veterinary Manual brings together all the major orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic conditions likely to be encountered in racehorse practice and concisely details state-of-the-art 'best practice' for diagnosis and management. The book spans the full range of fields relevant to the clinician, including topics as diverse as rehabilitation, respiratory medicine, exercise physiology, pre-purchase and 'herd health.'

Well-illustrated and comprehensive, it succeeds in being both practical and firmly evidence based, making it an invaluable resource for clinicians worldwide as well as a useful reference work for many non-veterinarians in the racing industry.

Contents:

Injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Injury management and rehabilitation. Regional musculoskeletal conditions. Other body systems. Respiratory conditions. Cardiovascular conditions. The head . Gastrointestinal conditions. Reproductive conditions. Neurological conditions. Skin conditions. Miscellaneous conditions. Infectious diseases. Training and management. Selection of the racehorse. Exercise physiology and training. Nutrition. Ergogenic aids. Blood analysis. Herd health. Transport. Appendices.