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"Im Winter ruht der Wagen, in Sommer der Schlitten, aber nie ruht
das Pferd." ("The wagon rests in winter, the sleigh in summer, but
the horse, never.") This old German proverb brings home the
importance of the horse to the farmer in pre-industrial America.
For these hard-pressed tillers of the soil in rural Pennsylvania, a
horse was a prized possession; it provided transportation, motive
power, companionship, and fertilizer. Few crises on a farm were
more worrisome than an ailing horse. Just as every household had a
"domestic physician" book packed with home remedies for human
diseases, so most farmers owned a "Pferdartz" (horse doctor book)
to care for their animals. These folk medical cures involved herbs,
minerals, poultices, bleeding techniques, and even mystical
incantations. Some were bizarre in the extreme. How to treat a mad
dog bite? Press the bloody carcass of a freshly killed pigeon into
the bite to absorb the poison. How to kill bot flies? Wash the
horse with a suspension of gun powder and pepper in a mixture of
rum and urine. In The Nineteenth Century Horse Doctor, Heindel and
Rapp, two Pennsylvania German researchers in drug development and
medical botany, translate and analyze over 100 veterinary recipes
in a number of popular early 19th century Pferdartz from the
Moravian and the Pennsylvania Dutch traditions.
Learning one's cherished dog has cancer is a common experience
among dog owners today. Upon diagnosis, veterinarians may suggest
surgery or chemotherapy. But, our dog's cancer was too widespread
for surgery, and the harshness of chemotherapy seemed inappropriate
for this gentle-natured golden. Instead, we chose to celebrate the
life and spirit of our beloved pet each remaining day left with
him. What happened next is an adventurous true story of love and
courage. Last Summer with Oscar is a narrative case study about a
9-year old Golden Retriever's response to cancer. While my husband
and I came to grips with his diagnosis, Oscar made an amazing
discovery. Nestled among a patch of young trees were Slippery Elm
seedlings, and eating them became his choice of treatment. Oscar's
determination to live enabled him to return to this patch to eat
the leaves, thereby regaining his strength for continued walks with
his littermate, Winston. Oscar, the teacher, found new ways to
communicate with me, his student. Together, we explored
little-known remedies for cancer. The goodness of the journey
elicited kindness and goodness from others. Last Summer with Oscar
is filled with anecdotes that inspire love and a true belief in the
potential of humanity.
"Manual of Equine Lameness" provides essential information on
equine lameness diagnostics and treatment in an easy-to-use format
ideal for the clinical setting. A clinically relevant distillation
of topics from "Adams and Stashak's Lameness in Horses," this text
offers a quick introduction and fast access to key information. An
accompanying DVD includes practical supplements, including
additional anatomical images, video clips demonstrating key
procedures such as perineural and intrasynovial injections, and
examples of lameness conditions in motion.
Designed for use in daily practice, the book is presented in
brief chapters carefully formatted to maximize the usefulness for
practicing veterinarians. "Manual of Equine Lameness" is an
invaluable resource to any veterinarian treating lameness in horses
and an ideal reference for veterinary students wanting to learn the
fundamentals of lameness.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Diseases of the
Horse" contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of
equine ailments. It is intended to illustrate aspects of equine
health and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general
knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical
context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Legs of the Horse,
Their Accidents and Diseases" contains information on the diagnosis
and treatment of horse ailments. It is intended to illustrate
aspects of equine health and serves as a guide for anyone wishing
to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the
field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic
works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the
original text and artwork.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Illustrating the
Anatomy and Muscular System of the Horse" contains information on
the skeleton, organs and muscles. It is intended to illustrate the
main aspects of equine anatomy and serves as a guide for anyone
wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand
the field in its historical context. We are republishing these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using
the original text and artwork.
Johne's disease is a chronic, granulomatous enteritis of ruminants
and some wild-type species that is caused by infection with
Mycobacterium avium spp. paratuberculosis (MAP). This inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) is characterised by a lengthy yet variable
asymptomatic subclinical phase in which infected animals can
transmit MAP to their progeny and herd mates; this is followed by a
clinical phase characterised by chronic diarrhoea, wasting, and
eventually death. The impact of Johne's disease is particularly
evident in the dairy and beef industries, where significant losses
due to reduced productivity and fertility, mortality, and premature
culling have been reported. This book addresses the genetics of
this condition and its possible treatments.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Diseases of Horses -
The Respiratory Organs and the Alimentary Canal" contains
information on their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It is
intended to illustrate aspects of equine health and serves as a
guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the
subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Diseases of Sheep How
to Know Them; Their Causes, Prevention and Cure" contains
information on their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It is
intended to illustrate the main ailments afflicting sheep and
serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge
of the subject and understand the field in its historical context.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "The Body of the
Horse, Its External Accidents and Diseases" contains information on
the diagnosis and treatment of horse ailments. It is intended to
illustrate aspects of equine health and serves as a guide for
anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and
understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing
these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
using the original text and artwork.
Cardiology of the Horse is a multi-author, contemporary reference
on equine cardiology. The first section reviews the physiology,
pathophysiology and pharmacology of the equine cardiovascular
system. The second section describes diagnostic methods from basic
to specialist examination skills and the third section addresses
the investigation and management of common clinical problems using
a problem-orientated approach. Suitable for students, general and
specialist practitioners and teachers. An up-to-date account of
current clinical practice in equine cardiology covering: recent
developments in research and practice problem-orientated approaches
helpful to both general and specialist practitioners clinical
management of specific groups from foals and racehorses to
geriatric patients cardiac problems related to exercise,
anaesthesia and intensive care A superb companion DVD of clinical
cases with extensive footage combining theory and clinical
practice: echocardiograms heart sounds and murmurs ECGs radiography
pathology Extensive linking of text to DVD, integrating fundamental
principles and diagnostic data with information on clinical
management of specific problems.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Diseases of Swine How
to Know Them, Their Causes, Prevention and Cure" contains
information on the diagnosis and treatment of swine ailments. It is
intended to illustrate aspects of swine health and serves as a
guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the
subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "The Health of Goats"
contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of goat
ailments. It is intended to illustrate aspects of goat health and
serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge
of the subject and understand the field in its historical context.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Diseases of Cattle
How to Know Them; Their Causes, Prevention and Cure" contains
information on the diagnosis and treatment of cattle ailments. It
is intended to illustrate aspects of cattle health and serves as a
guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the
subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book presents topical research in the study of horses,
including recent advances in equine herpes virus 4 genetics using
BAC technology; selective breeding in horses; the sexual
interference behaviour in a managed herd of Sorraia horses; the
management of wild horses with porcine zona pellucida; pathogen
inactivation during horse manure composting; horse and human
personalities; as well as horse identification and parentage
control.
This long needed handbook describes and illustrates with dozens of
photos how equine patients should be handled when undergoing
treatment. The schools, loaded with today's exploding technology,
simply don't have time to provide the practical instruction
necessary to the relatively few graduates who will be in equine
practice. Far too many patients and personnel are injured every
year, some seriously, and too much costly equipment is damaged by
frightened and resistant equine patients. Such problems can be
greatly minimized by an appropriate approach and skillful handling.
Long time experienced practitioner and internationally recognized
equine behaviorist Robert M. Miller, DVM was asked to produce this
handbook which, although specifically aimed at students, will be of
value to anyone who has to doctor horses.
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