Equine Surgery

by Jorg A. Auer, John A. Stick

The New Edition of this definitive reference provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of equine surgery. Written by more than 65 of the leading experts in this field, it presents all of the information readers need to confidently manage a full rangeof equine surgical disorders using the most effective approaches available today. The section on the musculoskeletal system has been reorganized and revised to reflect the abundance of new techniques and new information available on equine orthopedics. A section on the principles of equine surgery explores instrument selection, surgical materials needed for the treatment of systemic disorders, management of shock and blood loss, and more. Step-by-step descriptions of surgical procedures are accompanied by over 750 skillfully executed illustrations that clarify key nuances of technique.

937 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997