This is the only equine book on the market devoted solely to internal medicine. This problem-oriented book is organised into two primary sections. Part 1 is problem-based focusing on the mechanisms underlying disease and the principles underlying treatment. Part 2 is a body systems approach to common problems. Here individual diseases are discussed in terms of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment. There are special and timely chapters on critical care, diseases of foals, and epidemiology.
- Editors and contributors are authorities in their fields.
- The book takes a problem-based approach to understanding equine internal medicine and demonstrates the importance of evidence-based medicine.
- Pathophysiology is emphasized throughout, providing a sound basis for discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis that follow.
- Body systems chapters begin with a thorough discussion of the diagnostic method appropriate to the system, including physical examination, clinical pathology, radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
- Information is current and well referenced.
- Flow charts, diagrams, and algorithms clarify and enhance complex material.
New Editor, Debra SellonNew chapter 6, Critical CareNew chapter 21, EpidemiologyIn Chapter 3, Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered Problems, new sections added: Changes in Body Temperature, Diarrhea, and Clinical Assessment of Poor PerformanceChapter 4, Pharmacology, and Chapter 12, Hematopoietic System, both have a new author and are totally rewrittenChapter 13, Gastrointestinal System, has new authors and new sections on examination for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal inflammation, diarrhea, malabsorption syndromes and maldigestion, and mucosal injury and repair.Chapter 18, Endocrine Disorders, has new authors, has been completely rewritten, and includes a new section on magnesium disorders.Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, earned his DVM at The Ohio State University, followed by a residency at Michigan State University. He started his academic teaching career at Washington State University from 1979-1983 and then returned to Ohio State, where he spent 26 years as a professor and mentor in the equine medicine department. Reed is a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is a noted author and editor of numerous scientific articles and textbooks. He has spoken at many state, national, and international meetings. His primary research interests include equine neurologic diseases. He is currently an internal medicine specialist and shareholder at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Emeritus Professor of The Ohio State University, Adjunct Professor at the University of Kentucky, and chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Advisory Committee.
Dr. Bayly has served at WSU for nearly 30 years. Since 2001, he has served as Dean of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the past president of the World Equine Veterinary Association and an influential researcher in the area of equine performance.
