Utilize a problem-oriented approach to the diagnosis of diseases of
horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Large Animal Internal Medicine,
6th Edition covers the diagnosis and management of disease in both
ruminant and equine internal medicine. As the first veterinary
internal medicine text to use a problem-based approach, it offers
discussions of over 150 clinical signs and manifestations, as well
as comprehensive coverage of laboratory and diagnostic testing. New
to this edition is a versatile online reference platform and
coverage of conditions that exist in Europe, Central and South
America, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, thoroughly
revised and updated content includes new vaccines and vaccination
protocols; the most current laboratories for DNA, genetic, and PCR
testing; and colostrum supplements and replacers. It's everything
you need to stay up to date with the latest information on
preventing and treating disease in large animals. Discussions of
over 150 clinical signs or manifestations of disease provide you
with a problem-based approach to diagnosis based on what you've
observed and what laboratory tests reveal. Causes of Presenting
Signs boxes offer quick access to the common, less common, and
uncommon diseases associated with manifestations or signs of
disease. Causes of Abnormal Laboratory Values boxes highlight the
possible interpretations of abnormalities in clinical chemistry,
hematology, blood proteins, and clotting tests. More than 200
expert authors contribute information in their areas of expertise
for the most current, authoritative information on each topic. NEW!
Expert Consult platform provides a versatile digital resource
including bonus content, useful references, and videos to meet the
needs of practicing equine and large animal veterinarians. NEW!
Global conditions of importance are covered, including those
previously not discussed, that exist in Europe, Central and South
America, Australia, and New Zealand.? NEW! Coverage of emerging and
re-emerging diseases includes the new pathogen discovery. NEW!
Assessment of vaccination status and susceptibility to infection
discusses how antibody titers can predict protection for some
pathogens. NEW! Description of epigenetics and metagenomics
provides detailed coverage of these emerging areas of interest.
NEW! Table of zoonoses obtained from large animals includes
symptoms and disinfection needs. NEW! Videos demonstrate how to
perform ultrasound imaging on an equine and cow abdomen clearly
showing where to position the probe, and what depth to use for
scans of the kidneys, liver, and bowel. NEW! Coverage of genetic
disorders, Hydrocephalus in Fresians and Pulmonary hypoplasia with
Anasarca in Dexter cattle help you to treat these disorders. NEW!
Extensively updated content clarifies the latest research and
clinical findings on the West Nile Virus, therapeutic drug
monitoring, muscle disorders, GI microbiota, the genetic basis for
Immune-mediated myositis in Quarter Horses, discoveries in
antimicrobial drugs, anthelmintic, and vaccines, and more!
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