The Illustrated Horse's Foot: A comprehensive guide

ISBN-13: 9780702046551 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 272 str.

Department of Com Christopher C. (Reader in Equine Medicine

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Achieve optimal results in equine foot care and treatment The Illustrated Horse's Foot: A Comprehensive Guide uses clear instructions in an atlas-style format to help you accurately identify, diagnose, and treat foot problems in horses. Full-color clinical photographs show structure and function as well as the principles of correct clinical examination and shoeing, and a companion website has videos depicting equine foot cases. Written by internationally renowned expert Christoher Pollitt, this resource enhances your ability to treat equine conditions ranging from laminitis to foot cracks, infections, trauma, vascular compromise, and arthritis.

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SECTION I: Foot Structure and Function
1. The Hoof
2. The Hoof Capsule
3. The Dermis
4. The MIMICS Anatomical Models
5. Planar Anatomy
6. The Suspensory Apparatus of the Distal Phalanx
7. The Circulatory System
8. Histology
9. Electron Microscopy
10. Bones
11. Joints
12. Radiography of the Foot
13. The Palmar Digital Nerve
SECTION II: Conditions of the Foot
14. Laminitis
15. Navicular Disease
16. Midline Toe Cracks
17. Seedy Toe ('White Line Disease')
18. Ossification of the Ungular Cartilages
19. Coronary Band Injury
20. Infected Nail Holes