Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, 2nd Edition

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By Kenneth W Hinchcliff, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal), Andris J. Kaneps, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, DACVSMR and Raymond J. Geor, Geor BVSc MVSc PhD Diplomate
This unique resource provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with a ...view more

This unique resource provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with a detailed review of all diseases affecting athletic horses, makes this the most comprehensive text available. Provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system, and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training. The internationally renowned team of contributors has created the ultimate reference for veterinarians, students, horse-owners, and all those involved in the world of equine athletics.

"a signi?cant amount of practical information for use in the ?eld, as well as providing a sound scienti?c basis for therapy and understanding of the underlying pathology of the horse as an athlete."Reviewed by: John Bowers on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, May 2015

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9780702047718
Publication Date :
10-12-2013
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This unique resource provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with a detailed review of all diseases affecting athletic horses, makes this the most comprehensive text available. Provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system, and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training. The internationally renowned team of contributors has created the ultimate reference for veterinarians, students, horse-owners, and all those involved in the world of equine athletics.

"a signi?cant amount of practical information for use in the ?eld, as well as providing a sound scienti?c basis for therapy and understanding of the underlying pathology of the horse as an athlete."Reviewed by: John Bowers on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, May 2015


Key Features
  • High quality artwork, including relevant radiographic, ultrasonographic, CAT scan, and MRI images, aid understanding and diagnosis
  • Provides a truly international perspective, including guidelines pertinent to different geographic areas, and racing jurisdictions
  • In-depth coverage of the role of the veterinarian in the management of athletic horses
  • Explores the use of complementary therapies

Author Information
By Kenneth W Hinchcliff, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal), Dean Emeritus Veterinary Clinical Centre Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences The University of Melbourne; Andris J. Kaneps, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, DACVSMR, Owner, Kaneps Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, Beverly, MA, USA and Raymond J. Geor, Geor BVSc MVSc PhD Diplomate, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA