Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians provides comprehensive guidance on caring for horses, cattle, camelids, small ruminants, pigs, and other farm animals. Reflecting the topics required by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA), this practical resource covers hospital biosecurity, restraint, physical examinations, clinical and diagnostic procedures, reproduction, nutrition, disease, and more. Detailed chapters written by expert contributors contain numerous full-color images, clinical applications, self-review questions, and accurate, species-specific information.
 
The second edition features revised and new content throughout, including brand-new chapters on common surgical procedures and general anesthesia, dentistry, and popular hobby farm animals such as fowl, poultry, and pet pigs. Updated and expanded sections on neonatology, diagnostics, and imaging are supported by a wealth of new images and examples. Covering the skills and knowledge necessary for success in both Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) programs and in clinical practice, this must-have guide:
* Offers new coverage of imaging and diagnostic technologies such as dynamic endoscoping and the use of treadmills
* Contains more than 500 high-quality color images, multiple-choice questions with answers, and a glossary of terms
* Features a range of pedagogical tools including learning objectives, clinical case problems, charts and diagrams, and "Technician Tip" boxes
* Includes a significantly expanded companion website with self-review questions, case studies, PowerPoint slides, and an image bank to aid in breed identification
 
Authored and edited by experienced trainers and certified veterinary technicians, Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, Second Edition is an invaluable reference for all students, educators, and working professionals in the field.

List of contents

Contributors xii
 
Preface xv
 
Abbreviations xvi
 
About the Companion Website xviii
 
1 Hospital Biosecurity 1
Leslie Hiber, CVT, BS
 
Introduction 2
 
Cycle of Infection 2
 
Transmission 3
 
Patient Placement in the Hospital 7
 
Proper Gowning Techniques 9
 
Hand Hygiene 12
 
Disinfection and Sterilization 14
 
Hospital Management 18
 
Infection Control Programs 18
 
Surveillance 20
 
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus sp., and Zoonotic Diseases 20
 
Zoonotic Diseases 21
 
Summary 22
 
References 22
 
Activities 23
 
2 Restraint 25
Ann Elizabeth Goplen, DVM, Sergio Gonzales, BS, Sheryl Ferguson, CVT, VTS (LAIM), Darcy DeCrescenza, CVT, Laura Lien, MS, CVT, VTS (LAIM), and Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN)
 
Introduction 26
 
Basic Behavior of Large Animals 26
 
Equine Restraint 28
 
Bovine Restraint 35
 
Small Ruminant Restraint 41
 
Camelid Restraint 45
 
Swine Restraint 48
 
References 51
 
Activities 51
 
3 History 53
Stacie K. Seymour, DVM and Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN)
 
Introduction 53
 
Equine 54
 
Ruminants 57
 
Camelids 61
 
Porcine 62
 
Multiple Species Management 64
 
References 64
 
Activities 65
 
4 Physical Exam 67
Scott R.R. Haskell, DVM, MPVM, PhD, Bonnie L. Loghry, BAS, MPH, RVT, Carrie J. Finno, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Kristen Wegner-Fowley, DVM, DACVAA, Erin Matheson Barr, RVT, Jamie DeFazio, AS, CVT, VTS (EVN), William Gilsenan, VMD, DACVIM (LAIM), and Amy L. Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM & Neurology)
 
Introduction 68
 
Equine Physical Exam 69
 
The Equine Pain Score 87
 
Food Animal Physical Exam 92
 
Summary 101
 
References 101
 
Activities 103
 
5 Nutrition 104
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) and Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN)
 
Introduction 104
 
Equine Nutrition 107
 
Hand-Fed/Stall-Fed Animals 116
 
Assessment of Nutritional Status 116
 
Cattle Nutrition 117
 
Camelid Nutrition 130
 
Swine Nutrition 131
 
Backyard Chicken Nutrition 136
 
Summary 139
 
References 139
 
Activities 140
 
6 Clinical Procedures 142
Annette M. McCoy, DVM, MS, DACVS, Erica McKenzie, BSc, BVMS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVSMR, and Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN)
 
Introduction 143
 
Venous Catheterization 143
 
Arterial Catheterization 147
 
Urinary Catheterization 148
 
Tracheostomy 150
 
Blood Products and Administration 152
 
Medication Administration 154
 
Respiratory Treatments 162
 
Fluid Administration 163
 
Intraosseous Administration 166
 
Nasogastric and Orogastric Intubation 166
 
Transfaunation 170
 
Ongoing Monitoring 171
 
Nursing Care for the Recumbent Patient 173
 
Dentistry 177
 
References 181
 
Activities 183
 
7 Diagnostic Procedures 185
Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN), JoAnn Slack, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), Laura Lien, MS, CVT, VTS (LAIM), Rolf B. Modesto, VMD, and Sheryl Ferguson, CVT, VTS (LAIM)
 
Introduction 186
 
Abdominocentesis 186
 
Arthrocentesis 188
 
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) 189
 
Blood Sampling 191
 
Biopsies 194
 
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) 200
 
Coagulation Studies 202
 
Dermatology 205
 
Electrocardiogram 206
 
Endoscop

About the author

The Editors
Sue Loly, LVT, VTS-EVN, is an Equine Teaching Specialist at the College of Veterinary Medicine UMN and Leatherdale Equine Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS-EVN, CCRP, is an Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center Technician and a Rehabilitation and Mobility Veterinary Technician at the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Summary

Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians provides comprehensive guidance on caring for horses, cattle, camelids, small ruminants, pigs, and other farm animals. Reflecting the topics required by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA), this practical resource covers hospital biosecurity, restraint, physical examinations, clinical and diagnostic procedures, reproduction, nutrition, disease, and more. Detailed chapters written by expert contributors contain numerous full-color images, clinical applications, self-review questions, and accurate, species-specific information.

The second edition features revised and new content throughout, including brand-new chapters on common surgical procedures and general anesthesia, dentistry, and popular hobby farm animals such as fowl, poultry, and pet pigs. Updated and expanded sections on neonatology, diagnostics, and imaging are supported by a wealth of new images and examples. Covering the skills and knowledge necessary for success in both Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) programs and in clinical practice, this must-have guide:
* Offers new coverage of imaging and diagnostic technologies such as dynamic endoscoping and the use of treadmills
* Contains more than 500 high-quality color images, multiple-choice questions with answers, and a glossary of terms
* Features a range of pedagogical tools including learning objectives, clinical case problems, charts and diagrams, and "Technician Tip" boxes
* Includes a significantly expanded companion website with self-review questions, case studies, PowerPoint slides, and an image bank to aid in breed identification

Authored and edited by experienced trainers and certified veterinary technicians, Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, Second Edition is an invaluable reference for all students, educators, and working professionals in the field.

Product details

• Authors: Heather Hopkinson, S Loly, Sue Loly, Sue (University of Minnesota Loly, Sue Hopkinson Loly
• Assisted by: Hopkinson (Editor), Hopkinson (Editor), Heather Hopkinson (Editor), Su Loly (Editor), Sue Loly (Editor), Loly Sue (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781119688266
• ISBN: 978-1-119-68826-6
• No. of pages: 544
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; Veterinärmedizin, veterinary medicine, Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin, Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care, Veterinärmedizin f. Nutztiere, Veterinary Medicine - Farm Animals