Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Techniciansprovidescomprehensive guidanceoncaring forhorses, cattle,camelids,small ruminants, pigs, and other farm animals. Reflectingthe topics required by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA),thispracticalresourcecovershospital biosecurity, restraint, physical examinations, clinical and diagnostic procedures, reproduction, nutrition, disease, and more. Detailed chapters written by expert contributors contain numerous full-color images, clinical applications, self-review questions, and accurate,species-specificinformation. The second edition features revised and new content throughout, including brand-new chapters oncommon surgical procedures and general anesthesia, dentistry, and popular hobby farm animals such asfowl,poultry,and pet pigs.Updatedand expanded sectionson neonatology, diagnostics, and imagingare supported by a wealth of new imagesand examples.Coveringthe skills and knowledge necessary for success in bothVeterinary Technician Specialty (VTS)programs and in clinical practice, this must-have guide: Offers new coverage ofimaging and diagnostictechnologies such as dynamic endoscoping and the use of treadmills Containsmore than 500 high-quality color images, multiple-choicequestionswith answers,anda glossary ofterms Featuresa range of pedagogical tools including learning objectives, clinical case problems, charts and diagrams, and "Technician Tip" boxes Includesa significantly expanded companion website with self-review questions,case studies,PowerPoint slides,andanimage bank to aid in breed identification Authored and edited by experienced trainers and certified veterinary technicians,Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, Second Editionis an invaluable reference forall students, educators, and working professionals in the field.