Horse Doctor Is In - Softcover

Kelley DVM, Brent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580174604 ISBN 13: 9781580174602

Publisher: Storey, 2002

Synopsis

This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you confidently and effectively manage common ailments and provide the necessary care to keep your horse healthy and happy.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Veterinarian Brent Kelley shares practical information on a broad range of equine ailments and conditions through compelling real-life stories about horses, owners, trainers, and breeders.

From fertility to fractures to foot care, The Horse Doctor Is In covers all the topics of concern to horse owners, including disease prevention and treatment, lameness, breeding and foaling, and general horse care and management. Each story conveys valuable information on horse health care and gives readers unique insights into the challenges, heartbreaks, and joys of being an equine vet.

About the Author:

Brent Kelley, D.V.M., has been a practicing equine veterinarian for nearly 30 years in the heart of Kentucky's horse country. He has been a "Veterinary Topics" columnist for The Thoroughbred Times since 1994. Four of his articles have won awards, including the 1997 American Horse Publications' Personal Column award and two consecutive Chronicle of the Horse Best Personal Experience Story awards. Under the pseudonym Grant Kendall, Kelley has written two books on his experiences as a vet. He lives in Paris, Kentucky.

About this edition

• Publisher: Storey
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1580174604
• ISBN 13: 9781580174602
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416