Manual of Equine Lameness 2nd Edition

Your Concise Guide to Equine Lameness, 2nd Edition

This book is a concise and accessible manual of lameness diagnosis and treatment in horses. Perfect for use as a quick reference, this book provides straightforward access to the essentials of equine lameness, including the clinical assessment of the horse and commonly performed diagnostic nerve blocks and the most common conditions of the foot, forelimb, and hindlimb that may be contributing to the lameness.

Key Features

• Concise and Accessible: This book is a concise and accessible manual of lameness diagnosis and treatment in horses. It has been re-envisioned to be even quicker and easier to navigate than the previous version.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It provides a thorough introduction to the assessment of the lame horse, including history, visual exam, and palpation. It also explores common conditions of the foot, forelimb, and hindlimb.
• Therapeutic Options: Current therapeutic options to treat lameness are also discussed, as well as guidance on how to manage musculoskeletal emergencies.
• Enhanced Visuals: Color photographs and illustrations support the text, and a companion website offers videos that focus on the clinical examination of the horse and select diagnostic blocks.
• Broad Audience: This book is an indispensable reference for veterinary students, early career equine practitioners, and mixed animal veterinarians.
• Up-to-Date Content: Diagnostic and treatment material has been revised from the previous edition to include the most up-to-date information.