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BHS Veterinary Manual P. Stewart Hastie, BVMS MRCVS

BHS Veterinary Manual By P. Stewart Hastie, BVMS MRCVS

BHS Veterinary Manual by P. Stewart Hastie, BVMS MRCVS


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Summary

This manual is an authoritative, comprehensive, accessible, up-to-date and invaluable reference for everyone who rides or looks after horses.

BHS Veterinary Manual Summary

BHS Veterinary Manual by P. Stewart Hastie, BVMS MRCVS

This manual is an authoritative, comprehensive, accessible, up-to-date and invaluable reference for everyone who rides or looks after horses. With over 300 diagrams providing unrivalled clarity and understanding, The BHS Veterinary Manual provides a vast amount of background knowledge on how the healthy horse functions, how to recognise when something is wrong and extensive advice on ailments, injuries and conditions.

BHS Veterinary Manual Reviews

'This hefty volume provides a comprehensive guide to anatomy, physiology, diseases of the horse, management and lameness investigations.' Horse & Hound

About P. Stewart Hastie, BVMS MRCVS

Stewart Hastie was a graduate of the University of Glasgow and worked as a veterinary surgeon for 74 years. He was intimately associated with many aspects of the equine world, most notably hunting, eventing and racing. He was Veterinary Advisor to the Society of Master Saddlers and received the British Equestrian Trade Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. He sadly passed in February of 2018. The British Horse Society education system is one of the best and most widely-respected in the world. The BHS Career Pathway gives each student the opportunity to gain qualifications and awards in their chosen profession. They have been specially developed, through extensive consultation with the equine industry, to combine the latest research and thinking with current practices and friendly assessment methods.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The healthy horse: anatomy and physiology - evolution and behaviour; equine senses introduction to anatomy; introduction to physiology; the respiratory system; the cardio-vascular system; the lymphatic system; the teeth; the digestive system; the endocrine system; the nervous system; the urinary system; the skin; the eye; conformation; the locomotor system; functional controls; signs of health. Part 2 Diseases of the horse: disease; immunology; diseases of the cardio-vascular system; diseases of the lymphatic system; diseases of the respiratory system; dental problems; diseases of the digestive system; diseases of the nervous system; poisons and poisoning (toxicology); skin diseases; eye diseases. Part 3 Lameness: understanding and detecting - disease of the locomotor system; detection of lameness; specific conditions causing lameness. Part 4 Veterinary aspects of horse management: first aid and wound management; nursing the sick horse; fittening; nutrition; care of the older horse.

Additional information

GOR006444017
9781872082578
1872082572
BHS Veterinary Manual by P. Stewart Hastie, BVMS MRCVS
Used - Like New
Paperback
Quiller Publishing Ltd
20010928
680
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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