Veterinary Technicians Large Animal Daily Reference Guide
Publikace je koncipována jako nepostradatelný přehledný zdroj informací všech aspektů veterinární medicíny v péči o velká zvířata, pomoci nově vyškolených a zkušených veterinárních. Publikace je souborem přehlednýc tabulek a grafů poskytující informace o veterinární problematice v chovech koní, skotu, malých přežvýkavců a prasat.
Autor: 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, CEST, is an emergency technologist at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA:
| Nakladatel | Wiley-Blackwell |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780813816210 |
| Vydání | 2013 |
| Vazba | brožovaná |
| Počet stran | 443 |
The Wiley Advantage
· Provides fast access to all the information large animal technicians need in daily practice
· Offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of a veterinary technician’s responsibilities
· Presents information on a wide range of topics, including preventative health care, internal medicine, nursing care, radiography, and pharmacology
· Encompasses both basic and advanced techniques, making it an ideal reference for veterinary technicians of any skill level
· Uses tables and charts for rapid retrieval of essential details
· Covers horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs
Veterinary Technicians Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice. Covering all aspects of a veterinary technicians 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 books coverage includes both the basics of veterinary care and more specialized nursing procedures. Veterinary Technicians 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.
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| Contributors | xi |
| Preface | xiii |
| Acknowledgments | xv |
| Chapter 1: Anatomy | 3 |
| Introduction | 3 |
| Systems Overviews | 4 |
| Chapter 2: Preventative Health Care Amy D’Andrea and Jessica Sjogren | 21 |
| Introduction | 22 |
| Physical Examinations | 22 |
| Large Animal History | 23 |
| Preliminary Examination | 24 |
| Types of Physical Examinations | 26 |
| Physical Examination | 27 |
| Other Assessments | 29 |
| Vaccinations | 29 |
| Guiding Principles for Vaccinating an Animal | 29 |
| Adverse Reactions from Vaccinations | 29 |
| Vaccine Categories | 29 |
| Equine Injection Sites | 30 |
| Vaccines for Preventing Fatal Diseases in Horses | 31 |
| Vaccines to Minimize Illnesses in Horses | 35 |
| Areas of Injection and Blood Draws in Cattle | 44 |
| Dairy and Beef Cattle Vaccines | 45 |
| Small Ruminant Vaccines | 50 |
| Areas of Injection in Swine | 52 |
| Swine Vaccines | 52 |
| Rabies | 55 |
| Anthrax | 58 |
| Hoof Care | 59 |
| Common Diseases and Disorders of the Hoof | 60 |
| Lameness Grading Scale | 61 |
| Chapter 3: Nutrition Ashley Moulton | 63 |
| The Importance of Nutrition | 64 |
| Vitamins | 65 |
| Minerals | 67 |
| Nutritional Defi ciencies | 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 Jessica Sjogren and Amy D’Andrea | 79 |
| Cardiovascular | 81 |
| Dermatology | 88 |
| Endocrinology | 93 |
| Gastroenterology | 95 |
| Musculoskeletal | 115 |
| Neurology | 121 |
| Ophthalmology | 125 |
| Respiratory | 128 |
| Urology | 137 |
| Chapter 5: Reproduction Katie Brown, Ryan Healy, and Maria Ferrer | 141 |
| Introduction | 143 |
| Female Reproductive Anatomy | 144 |
| Male Reproductive Anatomy | 146 |
| Reproductive Parameters in the Male | 149 |
| Ejaculatory Fractions in Boars and Stallions | 149 |
| Female Reproductive Physiology | 150 |
| Large Animal Reproductive Physiology | 150 |
| Phases of the Large Animal Estrous Cycle | 151 |
| Large Animal Gestation | 152 |
| Male Breeding Soundness Examination | 153 |
| Genital Examination | 153 |
| Semen Collection Techniques | 154 |
| Semen Evaluation | 155 |
| Sperm Abnormalities | 155 |
| Minimum Acceptable Testicular Size in Satisfactory Potential Breeders | 156 |
| Minimum Acceptable Semen Quality in Satisfactory Potential Breeders | 156 |
| Female Breeding Soundness Examination | 157 |
| Steps of the Female Breeding Soundness Examination | 157 |
| Estrous Detection | 158 |
| Estrous Detection Techniques | 158 |
| Behavioral Signs of Estrus in Large Animals | 159 |
| Artificial Insemination | 159 |
| Proper Timing, Dose, and Site of Semen Deposition during Artificial Insemination | 160 |
| Bovine Artificial Insemination Technique | 161 |
| Small Ruminant Artificial Insemination Methods | 161 |
| Swine Artificial Insemination | 162 |
| Equine Artificial Insemination | 163 |
| Handling and Preparation of Frozen Semen for Artificial Insemination | 164 |
| Pregnancy Diagnosis | 164 |
| Earliest Time or Ideal Time Range (Days Post-Ovulation) for Pregnancy Diagnosis in Large Animals | 165 |
| Abortion | 165 |
| Common Causes of Abortion | 166 |
| Management of Abortion | 167 |
| Twin Reduction in Mares | 168 |
| Parturition | 168 |
| Definition of the Stages of Parturition | 168 |
| Clinical Parameters of Parturition | 169 |
| Radius | 316 |
| Radius Radiography | 316 |
| Tibia | 318 |
| Tibia Radiography | 318 |
| Metacarpus (MCIII)/Metatarsus (MTIII) | 320 |
| Metacarpus/Metatarsus Radiography | 321 |
| Cervical Spine | 322 |
| Cervical Spine Radiography | 322 |
| Thorax | 324 |
| Thorax Radiography | 324 |
| Pelvis | 326 |
| Pelvis Radiography | 326 |
| Skull | 327 |
| Guttural Pouch/Larynx/Pharynx | 327 |
| Skull Radiography | 327 |
| Chapter 9: Pharmacology Patrick Hennigan | 329 |
| Introduction | 331 |
| Basic Calculations | 331 |
| Antifungal Drugs | 332 |
| Anti-Infective Drugs: Aminoglycosides, Cephalosporins, and Chloramphenicol | 333 |
| Anti-Infective Drugs: Fluoroquinolones, Lincosamides, and Metronidazole | 334 |
| Anti-Infective Drugs: Penicillin, Sulfonamides, and Tetracyclines | 336 |
| Antiparasitic Drugs: Antinematodals | 337 |
| Antiparasitic Drugs: Anticestodals | 338 |
| Cardiovascular Drugs: Antiarrhythmics | 339 |
| Cardiovascular Drugs: Anticoagulants and Calcium Supplements | 340 |
| Cardiovascular Drugs: Contractility Enhancers and Positive Inotropes | 341 |
| Renal and Urinary Tract Drugs: Diuretics | 342 |
| Renal and Urinary Tract Drugs: Acidifiers and Alkalinizers Renal and Urinary Tract Drugs: Alpha Blocker and Anabolic Steroids | 343 |
| Antihistamines | 343 |
| Musculoskeletal Drugs: Adrenal Cortical Steroids | 344 |
| Musculoskeletal Drugs: Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs | 345 |
| Central Nervous System Drugs: Anticonvulsants | 347 |
| Central Nervous System Drugs: Muscle Relaxers | 347 |
| Central Nervous System Drugs: Alpha-2 Agonists | 348 |
| Central Nervous System Drugs: Dissociative Agents | 348 |
| Central Nervous System Drugs: Opioids | 349 |
| Chapter 10: Emergency Care Jamie Defazio | 351 |
| Introduction | 352 |
| Emergency Supplies | 352 |
| Emergency Equipment and Supplies | 353 |
| Monitoring/Nursing Equipment | 354 |
| Triage | 354 |
| Assessment Triage (General) | 355 |
| Cardiac Emergencies | 356 |
| Procedure for Indirect Blood Pressure Measurement for the Large Animal Patient | 358 |
| Respiratory Emergencies | 359 |
| Ophthalmic Emergencies | 363 |
| Gastrointestinal Emergencies | 366 |
| Procedure for Nasogastric Intubation in the Equine Patient | 369 |
| Neurologic Emergencies | 370 |
| Reproductive Emergencies | 373 |
| Toxicological Emergencies | 375 |
| Metabolic Emergencies | 379 |
| Neonatal Emergencies | 380 |
| Urogenital and Renal Emergencies | 383 |
| Musculoskeletal Emergencies | 385 |
| Trauma/Shock | 388 |
| Over-the-Needle and Over-the-Wire Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Jugular Vein | 391 |
| Chapter 11: Holistic Medicine for Horses Jessica Sjogren | 393 |
| Holistic Medicine | 394 |
| Massage Therapy | 394 |
| Hydrotherapy | 396 |
| Chiropractic Therapy | 398 |
| Herbology | 400 |
| Oils | 405 |
| Acupuncture | 407 |
| Glossary | 409 |
| Bibliography | 415 |
| Index | 418 |