{"product_id":"performing-the-large-animal-physical-examination-isbn-9781119830351","title":"Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-follow guide to performing physical examinations on horses and ruminants, with a comprehensive collection of color photographs demonstrating important concepts and procedural techniques.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing hundreds of full-color images demonstrating the observation and hands-on clinical skills described, \u003ci\u003ePerforming the Large Animal Physical Examination\u003c\/i\u003e offers a step-by-step guide to all aspects of assessing the health and wellbeing of equine patients and ruminants. Cattle, sheep, and goats are emphasized, with vital commentary about camelids included when applicable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach section begins with information on observing, approaching, and safely handling patients, then discusses how to systematically evaluate each body system. A companion website features video clips demonstrating key concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerforming the Large Animal Physical Examination\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquine and ruminant behavior, including feeding, social, herd, and separation behaviors, sleep and rest disturbances, other stereotypies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe distance examination, observation, and efficient methods to approach and restrain patients, with emphasis on flight zones and point of balance, safety of personnel, and animal welfare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig picture considerations with respect to the patient’s body, coat, and skin, including coat color and markings, weight and height estimations, and forms of patient identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation of the head (eyes, ears, nose, and throat) as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems, plus considerations specific to the lameness exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic clinical procedures and common clinical conditions specific to each body system in horses, small and large ruminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerforming the Large Animal Physical Examination\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for students and other veterinary team members to develop comfort and confidence observing, approaching, handling, and examining equine and ruminant patients, as well as for experienced practitioners who may wish to refine their skills and clinical acumen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributor Names and Affiliations xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Performing the Physical Examination of Horses 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Setting the Stage: Observing and Understanding Equine Behavior 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Safe Methods by Which to Approach and Restrain the Equine Patient 17\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Assessing the Big Picture: The Equine Body, Skin, Coat, Coat Colors, and Markings 42\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Examining the Head, with Emphasis on the Eyes and Ears 99\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Examining the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Systems of the Equine Patient 138\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Examining the Alimentary Tract of the Equine Patient 173\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Equine Musculoskeletal and Lameness Exams 203\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLara Shreve\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Examining the Nervous System of the Horse 226\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Reproductive Exam in the Mare 252\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Eaton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Reproductive Exam in the Gelding and Stallion 272\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Eaton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Examination of the Neonate 284\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Eaton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Basic Clinical Procedures in Equine Practice 301\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith, Sarah Eaton, and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Indications for Referral in Equine Practice 357\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Performing the Physical Examination of Ruminants 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Setting the Stage: Observing and Understanding Ruminant Behavior 371\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSkyler Bentley and Shaun Huser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Safe Methods by Which to Approach and Restrain Ruminants 392\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSkyler Bentley and Shaun Huser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Examining the Head of the Ruminant, with Emphasis on the Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat 419\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrian M. Shoemake and Dusty W. Nagy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Ruminant 445\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLeslie Weaver and Bryan Weaver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Examining the Lymphatic System of the Ruminant 455\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLeslie Weaver and Bryan Weaver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Examination of the Ruminant Digestive System 461\u003cbr\u003e 21 Examining the Musculoskeletal System of Ruminants 483\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrian M. Shoemake and Dusty W. Nagy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Examining the Nervous System of the Ruminant 503\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDusty W. Nagy and Brian M. Shoemake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 The Reproductive Exam in the Cow, Ewe, Doe, and Female South American Camelid 518\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer H. Koziol DVM, MS, DACT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 The Reproductive Exam in the Bull, Ram, Buck, and South American Camelid Stud 529\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer H. Koziol DVM, MS, DACT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Examination of the Neonate 537\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDusty W. Nagy and Brian M. Shoemake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Clinical Diagnostic Procedures in Ruminants 550\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhilippa (Pippa) Gibbons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Indications for Referral 575\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBryan Weaver and Leslie Weaver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe editors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGayle Leith, MS, DVM, MA, DABVP (Equine Practice)\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Eaton, DVM, DACT, CVA, DABVP (Equine Practice),\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Practice Faculty at the University of Arizona in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyane E. 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