Download or read book Concise Guide To Medications Supplements For The Horse written by David Rainey and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1996-02-12 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Concise Guide to Medications and Supplements for the Horse" is part of a series of books that provides in-depth information about a variety of health-related subjects of interest to the owners and riders. This book describes and evaluates the most common drugs, hormones and supplements given to treat horses. In addition, it explains how these substances can be administered and, if applicable, any side effects.
Download or read book Concise Guide to Medications Herbs and Supplements for the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's horse industry the ongoing debate between traditional and alternative medications can be truly overwhelming, and herbs and supplements are pre-packaged with promises of improvement. So how do you decide what your horse does and doesn't need? Dr. David Ramey saves the day with a fully updated edition of his no-nonsense compendium of all you really need to know about: - Vitamins - Minerals - Sedatives - Hormones - Antibiotics - Liniments - Emollients - Anesthetics - Ointments - Corticosteroids - Oils - NSAIDs - Antihistamines - Dewormers - Joint supplements - Bronchodilators - Hoof dressings - Expectorants - Poultices - And more Crystal clear explanations, helpful cross-referencing, pronunciation guides, and an index of brand names make this book a convenient and easy way to: understand the actions of ingredients; administer medication safely; select substances wisely; and avoid problems in competition.
Download or read book Concise Guide to Laminitis in the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Ramey breaks down the complex disease of laminitis into bite-size, comprehensible parts, helping owners formulate a rational approach to the prevention and treatment of the problem.
Download or read book Concise Guide To Tendon and Ligament Injuries in the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1996-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise Guide to Tendon & Ligament Injuries in the Horse is part of a series of books that provides in-depth information about a variety of health-related subjects of interest to owners and riders. This book describes the most common tendon and ligament injuries that affect all sport horses. It explains how to recognize an injured tendon or ligament in a horse, and it evaluates a range of possible treatments and their effectiveness and limitations. With this information, owners can better understand what it will take to make their horses sound again. Also in this Series Concise Guide to: Medications and Supplements for the Horse Colic in the Horse Navicular Syndrome in the Horse The Howell Equestrian Library
Download or read book Concise Guide to Nutrition in the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1998-06-19 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses are especially sensitive to change of feed as well as poor-quality feed and pasture, which is why this book is must reading for anyone who looks after a horse. Topics covered include feeding for growth, maintenance, exercise, and during pregnancy and lactation.
Download or read book Natural Medicine for Horses written by Cornelia Wittek and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy foods, supplements, preparations and remedies based on natural ingredients are increasingly promoted in human health, and can equally be used for your horse's health. Ingredients such as yogurt, ginger and buckwheat can promote general well-being and address specific concerns about equine conditions and ailments. This books presents an essential A-Z reference guide to common natural medicinal recipes based on wild-growing and easily available flowers, fungi and herbs such as horsetail, chamomile and medicinal mushrooms. It explains how they can be used and the potential benefits to your horse's health. Around 80 natural products are covered, including recipes and preparations to make the remedy appealing to the horse or suitable for application and usage. The plant description, action, use and dosage are provided for each remedy, along with some additional veterinary advice. Natural Medicine for Horses is not only a perfect guide for horse owners, but a great book for natural remedy enthusiasts, too. (Series: Horse Riding and Management) [Subject: Equine Care, Natural Medicine, Veterinary Care]Ã?Â?Ã?Â?
Download or read book Consumer s Guide to Alternative Therapies in the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1999-10-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a discussion and exploration of what works and what doesn't based on scientific evidence. It will help you evaluate both common and alternative treatments, and in so doing, help your horse to live a more healthy, productive life.
Download or read book Equine Supplements Nutraceuticals written by Eleanor M. Kellon and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all encompassing discussion of nutrition elements, minerals, and vitamins for horses of all performance types. The book will consist of five sections: Basic Nutrition, Nutriments A-Z, Nutrition for the Performance Horse, Nutritional Solutions for Health Problems, and a Consumer's Guide to commercial supplements.The A-Z section will be in chart format: a one to two page chart which will describe each nutriment; including food sources, symptoms indicating its requirement, benefits, and interaction with other nutriments. Icon illustrations will indicate the required supplemental dosages of each nutriment for each of the five defined levels of horse activity or work level.Nutrition solutions for basic health problems will be discussed, including recommended nutriment combinations and dosages. Special attention is given to the performance horse -- increased nutriment levels are recommended for various levels and phases of performance, training, competition, long-distance, etc.The consumer's guide will provide market sources for nutritional products for horses, a result of a survey of over 200 known equine nutritional product dealers.
Download or read book Concise Guide to Colic In the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1996-07-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the third book in a new series of single-topic paperbacks related to the health and maintenance of the horse by David W. Ramey, D.V.M. "Colic" is a catch-all term for a condition that can pass in a few minutes to one that is ultimately fatal to the horse. Dr. Ramey describes the various types of colic and the recommended course of treatment for each. Owners will be able to recognize the different symptoms and know whether to self-treat or call the veterinarian immediately.
Download or read book A Guide to Equine Nutrition written by Keith Allison and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of the information on horse nutrition emanates from feed and supplement manufacturers and takes little account of the natural diet of the animal. To add to the confusion, holistic veterinarians have raised health issues concerning the use of some raw materials. enables the horse-owner to make an informed choice when purchasing feeding stuffs and supplements. It traces the development of the horse from its early ancestors, and relates its physiology to the type of food it has eveolved to eat - as well as that which it has not. It also describes the basic principles of feeding by more tradional methods, and the use of holistic feeding stuffs and supplements.
Download or read book Horse Owner s Concise Guide written by Elsie V. Hanauer and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Feeding and Care of the Horse written by Lon D. Lewis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the concise, easy-to-use version of Dr. Lewis's Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care. It includes a full-color section identifying toxic plants and provides practical information on the diversified effects of different nutrients, feeds and supplements on a horse's athletic performance, reproduction, growth, hooves, appetite, behavior and disease. The book can help prevent common, but expensive problems in horses of all ages.
Download or read book Horse Owners Concise Guide written by Hanauer and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Concise Guide to Respiratory Disease in the Horse written by David W. Ramey and published by Concise Guide. This book was released on 2004 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple coughs to chronic heaves, problems with the horse's respiratory tract can be challenging and frustrating to owners and veterinarians. Not only are medical problems affecting the various parts of the respiratory tract quite common, they are also often difficult to diagnose and treat. This valuable guidebook helps illuminate equine respiratory disease by introducing the reader to the anatomy of the horse's respiratory tract and discussing the diagnostic methods and treatments usually used today. Individual chapters are devoted to the upper and lower airways and the four most common diseases of the respiratory tract--"shipping fever," "strangles," "heaves," and "bleeding"--walking the reader through symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.This guide is the first step in understanding how and why respiratory disease occurs, providing readers the knowledge necessary to intelligently and rationally discuss potential problems with their veterinarians. Its emphasis on preventative care can also help owners examine management practices that may contribute to their horses' health problems. "Your horse," asserts the author, "deserves nothing less."
Download or read book Horse Genetics written by Ernest Bailey and published by CABI. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated and revised, the third edition of this essential textbook describes the basic genetics of the horse including coat colour, parentage, medical and population genetics, cytogenetics, performance, breeding systems and genetic conservation, as well as the many recent advances in genomics.
Download or read book Manual of Equine Practice written by Reuben J. Rose and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the completely revised and expanded 2nd Edition of this handy, on-the-spot clinical reference to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the horse. Consistent format allows easy access to necessary information. Subject matter is organized by body system. Discussion of specific diseases within each system starts with a brief introduction, history, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatments. A quick and practical reference in a compact size! Includes new chapters on Practical Diagnostic Imaging, Clinical Pathology. Presents protocols for approaching common presenting complaints, giving readers a quick checklist for diagnostic work-up. Presents vaccination schedules in a clear, straightforward format. Incorporates valuable tips for achieving optimal results from diagnostic ultrasound. Offers detailed discussions of pharmacologic treatments, including the trade names and available forms of each drug. Explores the key diseases that affect each body system, progressing from the history and presenting signs through clinical findings and diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Covers todays best treatment techniques, including fluid and electrolyte therapy and antibiotic therapy.
Download or read book Manual of Equine Reproduction E Book written by Steven P. Brinsko and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in full color, Manual of Equine Reproduction, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive look at the reproductive management of horses, including management of stallions, pregnant mares, and neonatal foals. Expert authors use a concise, practical approach in discussing improved therapies and treatments in equine breeding. You’ll enhance your skills and knowledge with this book’s detailed coverage of techniques used in reproductive examination, breeding procedures, pregnancy diagnosis, foaling, and reproductive tract surgery. A clinical emphasis includes a step-by-step format of possible scenarios from conception to breeding management. Practical information includes topics such as breeding with transported cooled or frozen semen, and caring for the broodmare and newborn foal. The organization of material corresponds to the course of study in veterinary school, so you can find topics easily. Chapter objectives and study questions at the beginning of each chapter guide you through the material and provide clear learning goals. Evaluation of Breeding Records chapter covers the importance of breeding records, and how to use them to evaluate stallion performance and optimize fertility. References are listed at the end of each chapter for further research and study. Full-color photographs and illustrations clearly depict procedures, and all drawings have been redrawn and improved. NEW Assisted Reproductive Technology chapter goes beyond embryo transfer. Updated content includes the latest advances in therapies and treatments. New content is added to two chapters, Reproductive Physiology of the Nonpregnant Mare and Manipulation of Estrus in the Mare. Thorough coverage of every aspect of equine reproduction provides a strong foundation for success in veterinary practice, including a discussion of the use of GnRH-analog deslorelin (Ovuplant) to hasten ovulation; aseptic technique for endometrial biopsy; use of transabdominal ultrasonography, especially in early pregnancy; determination of fetal gender by transrectal ultrasonography; aspiration testicular biopsy using a spring-loaded biopsy instrument; and procedure for surgical embryo transfer.
