AAEVT'S EQUINE MANUAL FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS. 2ND EDITION

Preface, 2nd Edition vii
Preface, 1st Edition ix
Acknowledgments, 2nd Edition xi
Acknowledgments, 1st Edition xiii
List of Contributors xv
Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations xvii
1 General Horse Management 1
2 Equine Nutrition 12
3 Applied Anatomy and Physiology 56
4 Equine Reproduction 110
5 Equine Wellness Programs 151
6 Foal Care 174
7 Equine Pharmacology 198
8 Laboratory Diagnosis in Equine Practice 226
9 Equine Anesthesia 266
10 Surgical Assistance 305
11 Nursing Care 324
12 Technical Procedures 365
13 Diagnostic Procedures 387
14 Common Equine Medical Emergencies 428
15 Equine Physical Rehabilitation 447
16 Equine Behavior 465
17 Equine Office Procedures 477
Index 491

Practical handbook on all aspects of veterinary care in horses relevant to veterinary technicians
AAEVT’s Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians, Second Edition offers a compendium of information on the care and treatment of horses for equine veterinary technicians, building on the basics of equine care to provide a complete reference for equine nursing skills, training, and technical information. The text is specifically geared toward those who already have basic equine knowledge and training and are looking to build upon their foundations.
Comprehensive yet accessible, the new edition updates all medical, procedural, pharmaceutical, equipment, staffing, and office management information. Images also appear in full color throughout the book for the first time.
Chapters cover a variety of topics ranging from general horse management and nutrition to diagnostics and medical emergencies. Charts, tables, and images support the text to aid in reader comprehension.

Sample topics covered in AAEVT’s Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians include:
• General horse management, equine nutrition, applied anatomy and physiology, equine reproduction, and equine wellness programs
• Foal care, equine pharmacology, laboratory diagnosis in equine practice, equine anesthesia, surgical assistance, and nursing care
• Technical procedures, diagnostic procedures, common equine medical emergencies, equine physical rehabilitation, equine behavior, and equine office procedures
• An overall explanation of procedures and medical information regarding the care of horses in a clinic or ambulatory practice

Highly accessible and easy to use, AAEVT’s Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians, Second Edition is an invaluable reference for qualified equine veterinary technicians and assistants—particularly those earning their equine certification—as well as vet tech students and equine practices.