''Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide'' is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice. Covering all aspects of a veterinary technician's responsibilities in the care of large animals, the book provides fast access to practical information, aiding newly trained and skilled large animal technicians alike in performing their daily tasks. Designed as a quick yet comprehensive reference, the tables and charts throughout offer reliable, easy-to-follow information on horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs. With chapter topics ranging from anatomy and nutrition to emergency and critical care, the book's coverage includes both the basics of veterinary care and more specialized nursing procedures. ''Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide'' is an invaluable tool for any veterinary technician working with large animals, as well as veterinary technology students seeking more information on these species Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide Forematter Title page Copyright page Contents Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Anatomy Introduction Chapter 2: Preventative Health Care INTRODUCTION Physical Examinations Vaccinations Guiding Principles for Vaccinating an Animal Adverse Reactions from Vaccinations Vaccine Categories Rabies Chapter 3: Nutrition The Importance of Nutrition Chapter 4: Internal Medicine Chapter 5: Reproduction Introduction Female Reproductive Anatomy Male Reproductive Anatomy Female Reproductive Physiology Male Breeding Soundness Examination Female Breeding Soundness Examination Estrous Detection Artificial Insemination Pregnancy Diagnosis Abortion Parturition Dystocia Postpartum Complications Initial Care of the Neonate Vaccination Schedule for Breeding Stock Chapter 6: Nursing Care Nutritional Support Pain Management Behaviors Suggesting Pain in Large Animals Wound Care and Management Fluid Therapy and Administration Basic Clinical Techniques Chapter 7: Clinical Pathology Introduction Blood Chemistry Tests Blood Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips Hematology Red Blood Cell Alterations and Morphology White Blood Cell Morphology Toxic Changes in Neutrophils Platelet Morphology Coagulation Tests Microbiology Microbiology Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips Urinalysis Preparation Chapter 8: Radiography of the Horse Introduction Markers Positioning Technique Radiation Safety Tranquilization Foot Fetlock Carpus Tarsus Stifle Elbow Shoulder Radius Tibia Metacarpus (MCIII)/Metatarsus (MTIII) Cervical Spine Thorax Pelvis Skull Guttural Pouch/Larynx/Pharynx Chapter 9: Pharmacology Introduction Chapter 10: Emergency Care Introduction Emergency Supplies Triage Chapter 11: Holistic Medicine for Horses Holistic Medicine Glossary Bibliography Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice. Covering all aspects of a veterinary technician's responsibilities in the care of large animals, the book provides fast access to practical information, aiding newly trained and skilled large animal technicians alike in performing their daily tasks. Designed as a quick yet comprehensive reference, the tables and charts throughout offer reliable, easy-to-follow information on horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs.
With chapter topics ranging from anatomy and nutrition to emergency and critical care, the book's coverage includes both the basics of veterinary care and more specialized nursing procedures. Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an invaluable tool for any veterinary technician working with large animals, as well as veterinary technology students seeking more information on these species.
Provides an indispensible resource to all aspects of a veterinary technicians responsibilities in the care of large animals, aiding newly trained and skilled technicians alike in performing their daily tasks.
