Description
This newly revised Second Edition of Practical Equine Dermatology delivers a thorough exploration of common dermatological conditions affecting horses whilst also drawing attention to rarer conditions. The ebook offers detailed advice on treatments and products currently available on the veterinary market in a problem-oriented layout that provides a practical approach to quick and efficient diagnosis. Clinical presentations, diagnostic features, and disorder management for each described condition are presented in an easy-to-digest bullet-point format supported by concise references and recommendations for further reading. An ideal quick reference for veterinary practitioners on the points of equine skin conditions. Key features include: –A thorough introduction to the diagnostic approach, including taking an accurate history, the clinical examination, and diagnostic tests; – comprehensive exploration of pruritus, including contagious conditions, such as ectoparasites and helminth infestation, and non-contagious conditions, such as insect attack and atopic dermatitis; – practical discussion of crusting and scaling, including primary seborrhoea and infectious causes, such as superficial fungal infections and environmental factors. 223 p.
- Janet D. Littlewood. Specialist Veterinary Dermatologist and Consultant at Rossdales Equine Hospital, Suffolk (UK); and Veterinary Dermatology Referrals, Cambridge (UK).
- David H. Lloyd. Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Dermatology. The Royal Veterinary College, Hattfield (UK).
- J. Mark Craig. Veterinary Dermatologist. “Re-Fur-All” Referrals, Newbury (UK).
- Publication date (digital version): 2021-12 – WILEY. Online Library; Copyright © 2022 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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