Full Description
A quick reference on the common problems causing lameness in the horse presented in an easily accessible way. Highly illustrated throughout giving ready access to information for veterinary practitioners, helping them identify the most likely cause of lameness as quickly as possible. Guidelines for treatment are offered, including alternative therapies. The book provides an overview of causes of lameness, diagnostics and therapeutics including rehabilitation. Prevention and training is also discussed.
Contents
1. What is normal?. a. Clinical Anatomy.
b. Functional Conformation.
c. Required sports performance.
d. Pre Purchase Exam / Soundness & Fitness.
2. When it goes wrong?.
a. Definition.
b. General causes.
c. Acute.
d. Chronic.
3. What is the cause?.
a. Clinical Diagnosis Examination.
b. Front limbs.
c. Hind limbs.
d. Neck and Back.
e. Muscles.
f. Neural system.
4. What are treatment options?.
a. Shoeing.
b. Medications.
c. Surgery.
d. Rehabilitation.
e. Feeding.
f. Alternative medicine.
5. When does it all come together?.
a. Holistic approach in diagnosis and treatments.
b. Time, Money, Emotional investment.
c. Circumstances and Environment.
d. Living Tissue Concept.
e. Insurance / Guarantee for performance.
f. Safety & Transport.
g. Ethics and Welfare.
h. SWOT analysis
