Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse (Essential Series)

Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse (Essential Series)

by NancyS.Loving (Author)

Synopsis

This is a complete guide to improving performance, health care, and preventing injury of the equine athlete. It offers comprehensive and practical information on: conformation evaluation; conditioning; stronger muscles; avoiding fatigue; stronger bones; improving breathing; feet for performance; evaluating fitness; successful training methods; causes of poor performance; avoiding lameness and other injuries; use of medications; high-tech therapy for injury; managing chronic lameness; avoiding laminitis; colic; tying-up, navicular disease; managing the confined horse; safe transportation for the equine athlete; and pre-purchase evaluation.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 608
Edition: New edition
Publisher: WileyBlackwell
Published: 15 Oct 1996

ISBN 10: 0632041668
ISBN 13: 9780632041664

Author Bio
Nancy S. Loving, DVM, is a successful veterinarian based in Colorado, USA. She specializes in performance horse care and is the author of numerous highly acclaimed articles on the subject. A. M. Johnson, BVM&S, DVetMed, MRSVS, is a senior lecturer in veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK. He is an authoritative writer on equine disease, diagnosis and management.