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Informationen zum Autor Editors Amy D'Andrea , BS, MEd, CVT, VTS (EVN), is an instructor at the New England Institute of Technology Veterinary Technology Program in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA. Jessica Sjogren , BS in Veterinary Technology, CEST, is an emergency technologist at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Klappentext Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice. Covering all aspects of a veterinary technician's responsibilities in the care of large animals, the book provides fast access to practical information, aiding newly trained and skilled large animal technicians alike in performing their daily tasks. Designed as a quick yet comprehensive reference, the tables and charts throughout offer reliable, easy-to-follow information on horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs.With chapter topics ranging from anatomy and nutrition to emergency and critical care, the book's coverage includes both the basics of veterinary care and more specialized nursing procedures. Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an invaluable tool for any veterinary technician working with large animals, as well as veterinary technology students seeking more information on these species. Zusammenfassung Veterinary Technician s Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Chapter 1: Anatomy 3 Amy D'Andrea and Jessica Sjogren with illustrations by Nathan Davis Introduction 3 Chapter 2: Preventative Health Care 21 Amy D'Andrea and Jessica Sjogren Introduction 22 Physical Examinations 22 Vaccinations 29 Chapter 3: Nutrition 63 Ashley Moulton The Importance of Nutrition 64 Vitamins 65 Minerals 67 Nutritional Deficiencies 69 Nutritional Requirements for the Horse 76 Nutritional Requirements for the Dairy Cow 76 Nutritional Requirements for Beef Cattle 77 Nutritional Requirements for Sheep 77 Nutritional Requirements for Swine 77 Chapter 4: Internal Medicine 79 Jessica Sjogren and Amy D'Andrea Cardiovascular 81 Dermatology 88 Endocrinology 93 Gastroenterology 95 Musculoskeletal 115 Neurology 121 Ophthalmology 125 Respiratory 128 Urology 137 Chapter 5: Reproduction 141 Katie Brown, Ryan Healy, and Maria Ferrer Introduction 143 Female Reproductive Anatomy 144 Male Reproductive Anatomy 146 Female Reproductive Physiology 150 Male Breeding Soundness Examination 153 Female Breeding Soundness Examination 157 Estrous Detection 158 Artificial Insemination 159 Pregnancy Diagnosis 164 Abortion 165 Parturition 168 Postpartum Complications 171 Initial Care of the Neonate 174 Vaccination Schedule for Breeding Stock 175 Chapter 6: Nursing Care 179 Barbara Dugan Nutritional Support 181 Pain Management 186 Behaviors Suggesting Pain in Large Animals 191 Wound Care and Management 195 Fluid Therapy and Administration 203 Basic Clinical Techniques 214 Chapter 7: Clinical Pathology 233 Sarah Ouellette Introduction 235 Blood Chemistry Tests 235 Hematology 247 Microbiology 266 Urinalysis 281 Chapter 8: Radiography of the Horse 295 Sheri Miller Introduction 296 Markers 297 Positioning 297 Technique 297 Radiation Safety 298 Tranquilization 298 Foot 298 Fetlock 303 Carpus 30...
