Veterinary Clinical Procedures in Large Animal Practice (Veterinary Technology)

This text addresses the most common clinical procedures in veterinary practice used with horses, cattle, llamas, goats, and pigs; with primary emphasis placed on horses and cattle. The purpose, potential complications, and a detailed equipment list are provided for every procedure. In addition to listing the technical steps of each procedure, this text includes a rationale column which explains, amplifies and provides additional insight concerning each step. Topics of importance include restraint; husbandry; physical examination; specimen collection; clinical procedures; lower limb radiographs; neonatal procedures; and surgical and anesthetic preps. The appendices provide standard TPR, CBC and husbandry information, as well as common terminology used in the equine and bovine industries. This is an ideal reference for students in veterinary technology and the only step-by-step large animal clinical procedures text available today.

veterinary Clinical Procedures In Large Animal Practice Is A Step-by-step Procedural Manual That Addresses The Most Common Clinical Procedures Used With Horses, Cattle, Llamas, Goats, And Pigs, With Primary Emphasis Placed On Horses And Cattle. The Text Features The Purpose, Potential Complications, And A Detailed Equipment List For Every Procedure And Lists The Technical Steps Of Each Procedure. It Also Includes A Rationale Column Which Explains, Amplifies, Or Provides Additional Insight Concerning Each Step. Topics Include Restraint; Husbandry; Physical Examination; Specimen Collection; Clinical Procedures; Lower Limb Radiographs; Neonatal Procedures; And Surgical And Anesthetic Preps. The Appendices Contain Values Such As Normal Temperature, Pulse And Respiration Rates, Clinical Chemistry, Conversions, Cbc, And Centesis Values. Common Vernacular And Terminology Concerning Animal Husbandry And Gestation Times Are Also Provided.

Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 3 Table of Contents......Page 5 Preface......Page 19 Acknowledgments......Page 20 About the Authors......Page 21 SECTION ONE Care and Restraint Techniques......Page 22 1 Ropes and Knots......Page 23 2 Restraint Tools and Techniques......Page 37 3 Grooming and Stall Maintenance......Page 73 SECTION TWO Physical Examination......Page 90 4 Physical Examination......Page 91 SECTION THREE Sample Collection and Clinical Procedures......Page 146 5 Sample Collection......Page 147 6 Clinical Procedures......Page 214 7 Neonatal Clinical Procedures......Page 292 8 Surgical Preparation......Page 323 9 Selected Lower Limb Radiographic Procedures......Page 399 10 Anesthesia......Page 447 Appendix Tables......Page 548 Bibliography......Page 562 Glossary......Page 563 Index......Page 568