Toxicology and pharmacology

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Chapter 4 Toxicology and pharmacology P. Lees Consultant Editor T.R. Ayliffe, J.D. Baggot, F.M. Cunningham, E. Houghton, Q.A. McKellar, A.M. Nolan, J. Price and R.B. Williams Chapter contents INTRODUCTION ANTIMICROBIAL…

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Performance-related problems and exercise physiology

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Chapter 16 Performance-related problems and exercise physiology D.L. Evans Consultant Editor L.B. Jeffcott and P.K. Knight Chapter contents INTRODUCTION BIOCHEMISTRY OF EXERCISE AND FATIGUE Energy sources Aerobic metabolism Anaerobic metabolism…

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The endocrine system

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Chapter 11 The endocrine system T. Mair Consultant Editor J.F. Freestone, M.H. Hillyer, S. Love and E.D. Watson Chapter contents INTRODUCTION The pituitary gland Introduction Diabetes insipidus THE ADRENAL CORTEX…

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Ophthalmology

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Chapter 19 Ophthalmology D.L. Williams Consultant Editor T.R. Miller Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE ORBIT Anatomy Orbital diseases Congenital anomalies Orbital cellulitis Exophthalmos Enophthalmos THE EYELIDS Introduction Anatomy and function Congenital…

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The immune system

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Chapter 2 The immune system M.J.B.F. Flaminio Consultant Editor Chapter contents EQUINE IMMUNOLOGY Introduction Vaccination Types of vaccines Vaccination programs HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS Types of reaction Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions Allergy…

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The nervous system

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Chapter 17 The nervous system C.N. Hahn Consultant Editor Chapter contents INTRODUCTION CONGENITAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS Hydrocephalus Cerebellar abiotrophy Juvenile epilepsy of foals Cervical vertebral malformation Occipitoatlantoaxial malformation Equine degenerative…

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Fundamentals of the equine pre-purchase examination

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Chapter 22 Fundamentals of the equine pre-purchase examination L.M. Van Hoogmoed Consultant Editor Chapter contents INTRODUCTION Commitment and undertaking Horses for courses History PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Basics Heart Eyes Lung fields…

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Oncology

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Chapter 20 Oncology A.P. Théon Consultant Editor Chapter contents INTRODUCTION ASSESSMENT OF THE CANCER PATIENT The basis of the assessment History Physical examination Diagnosis Aspiration cytology Biopsies Work-up Diagnostic imaging…

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Behavior

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Chapter 18 Behavior R.M. Miller Consultant Editor Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS DOMINANCE AND HIERARCHY HUMANS, HORSES AND HORSEMANSHIP VETERINARIANS AND NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP STEREOTYPICAL BEHAVIORS Cribbing…

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The gastrointestinal and digestive system

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Chapter 10 The gastrointestinal and digestive system S.C. Eades Consultant Editor R.W. Waguespack Chapter contents INTRODUCTION DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS Esophageal impaction Esophageal foreign body Esophageal stricture Esophageal diverticulum Intramural…

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