Concise Guide To Tendon and Ligament Injuries in the Horse
Concise Guide To Tendon and Ligament Injuries in the Horse

Author: David W. Ramey

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1996-02-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780876059128

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Concise Guide to Tendon & Ligament Injuries in the Horse is part of a series of books that provides in-depth information about a variety of health-related subjects of interest to owners and riders. This book describes the most common tendon and ligament injuries that affect all sport horses. It explains how to recognize an injured tendon or ligament in a horse, and it evaluates a range of possible treatments and their effectiveness and limitations. With this information, owners can better understand what it will take to make their horses sound again. Also in this Series Concise Guide to: Medications and Supplements for the Horse Colic in the Horse Navicular Syndrome in the Horse The Howell Equestrian Library

Concise Guide to Arthritis in the Horse
Concise Guide to Arthritis in the Horse

Author: David W. Ramey

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1998-06-03

Total Pages: 132

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In a simple, nontechnical way, the book discusses the types of arthritis as well as other joint problems that affect the horse and cause inflammation. Horse owners learn what treatments medical and surgical exist and more importantly, how to evaluate treatment options with their veterinarian. David W. Ramey, D.V.M., wrote all the books in the Concise Guides series as well as Howell's Horsefeathers: Facts Versus Myths About Your Horse's Health and edited the facsimile edition of The Anatomy of An Horse. He lives in Agoura Hills, California.

Concise Guide To Medications & Supplements For The Horse
Concise Guide To Medications & Supplements For The Horse

Author: David Rainey

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1996-02-12

Total Pages: 204

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"Concise Guide to Medications and Supplements for the Horse" is part of a series of books that provides in-depth information about a variety of health-related subjects of interest to the owners and riders. This book describes and evaluates the most common drugs, hormones and supplements given to treat horses. In addition, it explains how these substances can be administered and, if applicable, any side effects.

Concise Guide to Respiratory Disease in the Horse
Concise Guide to Respiratory Disease in the Horse

Author: David W. Ramey

Publisher: Concise Guide

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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From simple coughs to chronic heaves, problems with the horse's respiratory tract can be challenging and frustrating to owners and veterinarians. Not only are medical problems affecting the various parts of the respiratory tract quite common, they are also often difficult to diagnose and treat. This valuable guidebook helps illuminate equine respiratory disease by introducing the reader to the anatomy of the horse's respiratory tract and discussing the diagnostic methods and treatments usually used today. Individual chapters are devoted to the upper and lower airways and the four most common diseases of the respiratory tract--"shipping fever," "strangles," "heaves," and "bleeding"--walking the reader through symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.This guide is the first step in understanding how and why respiratory disease occurs, providing readers the knowledge necessary to intelligently and rationally discuss potential problems with their veterinarians. Its emphasis on preventative care can also help owners examine management practices that may contribute to their horses' health problems. "Your horse," asserts the author, "deserves nothing less."

Concise Guide to Nutrition in the Horse
Concise Guide to Nutrition in the Horse

Author: David W. Ramey

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1998-06-19

Total Pages: 164

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Horses are especially sensitive to change of feed as well as poor-quality feed and pasture, which is why this book is must reading for anyone who looks after a horse. Topics covered include feeding for growth, maintenance, exercise, and during pregnancy and lactation.

Howell Equine Handbook of Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Howell Equine Handbook of Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Author: Linda B. Schultz

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2007-08-06

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0470243155

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A Plain-language Medical Guide for Horse Owners and Trainers Painful and potentially debilitating tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and serious physiological problems facing performance horses. The severity ranges from minor injuries to those that end careers or even the horse's life. However, with proper treatment, these injuries can be overcome, and permanent damage minimized. Writing in concise, accessible language, equine veterinarian Linda Schultz provides the most up-to-date information on identifying, treating, and managing tendon and ligament injuries. You'll review basic anatomy, understand how and why these injuries occur, and discover the effects of horseshoeing on tendons and ligaments. You'll see exactly what you should (and shouldn't) do during the critical healing process-plus, you'll learn to communicate effectively with your veterinarian to ensure your horse is soon back on his feet and doing his job. * Features the latest treatment options and alternative therapies * Includes a sample controlled exercise schedule and guidelines for recuperation times * Explains treatment of acute injuries and directed therapy, as well as the current surgical techniques * Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of support wraps, boots, and bandages

Concise Guide to Laminitis in the Horse
Concise Guide to Laminitis in the Horse

Author: David W. Ramey

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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Dr. Ramey breaks down the complex disease of laminitis into bite-size, comprehensible parts, helping owners formulate a rational approach to the prevention and treatment of the problem.

Consumer's Guide to Alternative Therapies in the Horse
Consumer's Guide to Alternative Therapies in the Horse

Author: David W. Ramey

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1999-10-15

Total Pages: 238

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This book is a discussion and exploration of what works and what doesn't based on scientific evidence. It will help you evaluate both common and alternative treatments, and in so doing, help your horse to live a more healthy, productive life.