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Hands-On Horse Care Karen Hayes

Hands-On Horse Care By Karen Hayes

Hands-On Horse Care by Karen Hayes


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Summary

Three simple-reference sections use carefully crafted questions and answers devised by veterinarians to provide all the tools needed to deal with everything from general horse care and welfare to more serious illnesses and injuries.

Hands-On Horse Care Summary

Hands-On Horse Care: The Complete Book of Equine First Aid by Karen Hayes

Three simple-reference sections use carefully crafted questions and answers devised by veterinarians to provide all the tools needed to deal with everything from general horse care and welfare to more serious illnesses and injuries. With its highly visual flow-chart format readers can start with an observed symptom, determine whether it's a potential problem that warrants action and be guided towards the best course of action to take. Full of invaluable instruction and advice, this book will help horse owners develop a better relationship with their veterinarians and become more confident horsekeepers and observers.

About Karen Hayes

Karen E.N. Hayes DVM, MS is a widely published equine veterinarian and a graduate of the University of Illinois Veterinary School.

Table of Contents

Foreword; How to use this book; Section 1: First-Aid And Action Plans; 1 How to handle wounds; 2 Problems of the mouth; 3 Problems of the nose/throat; 4 Problems of the eye; 5 Problems of the ears/head; 6 Problems of the legs; 7 Problems of the feet; 8 Problems of the skin/hair; 9 Changes in your horse's manure; 10 Urogenital problems; 11 Miscellaneous problems; 12 Miscellaneous symptoms causing abnormal movement; Section 2: Hands-On Horsekeeping Skills; 1 How to establish your horse's baseline behaviour; 2 Baseline vital skills; 3 The prevention diet; 4 The right vaccination programme; 5 The right deworming programme; 6 How to estimate your horse's weight and condition; 7 How to stimulate thirst; 8 How to disinfect your horse's environment; 9 Equine first-aid kit; 10 How to make a wheat bran mash; 11 How to give oral meds; 12 How to give an intramuscular injection; 13 How to dean a wound; 14 How to ice an injury; 15 How to bandage an injury; 16 How to examine and treat your horse's eyes; 17 How to determine which leg is lame; 18 How to pull a loose shoe; 19 Guide to common toxic plants and agents; Section 3: Reference Information; Glossary; References; Index; Section 4: Records; Useful horsekeeping forms

Additional information

GOR004907537
9780715319239
071531923X
Hands-On Horse Care: The Complete Book of Equine First Aid by Karen Hayes
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20041029
400
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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