<p>First aid should be part of every rider's basic knowledge. Equine specialist veterinarian Anke Rüsbüldt provides handy tips on what to do in an emergency, and how you can make the best use of time while waiting for the vet.<br><br>This book shows how to assess various situations correctly and how to react carefully and skillfully to each one--to do what's necessary in each individual case, and to leave out what's not necessary. There are step-by-step instructions on:<br><br> • how to avoid emergencies<br> • bandaging<br> • wounds <br> • fractures <br> • changes in the stomach and intestinal tracts <br><br>In addition, there are special sections on specific first-aid treatments for azoturia (tying up), laminitis, tetanus, shock, heatstroke, urticaria (hives), foaling, and burns.<br><br><i>First Aid for My Horse </i>is an excellent primer and resource for learning how to avoid emergency situations, and what to do when one arises.<br></p>

First Aid for My Horse

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Rüsbüldt, Anke

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Lyons Pr

<p><div> <div> <div> <div> <p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Mud fever is the term given to a serious skin ailment affecting the back of the pastern and heel area of horses and ponies. It occurs often in the winter months and is feared by many horse owners, as there are many causes for its outbreak and it can be difficult to treat. The healing process can be long and drawn out. This book details how to recognize mud fever, how it can be prevented through correct equine care and management and how to successfully treat the condition when it does occur.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div></p>

Mud Fever: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment (Cadmos Horse Guides)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Cadmos Publishing

A comprehensive guide to all major equine skin conditions Discussing the hard-to-diagnose and frequently life-threatening skin diseases that horses can suffer through this book offers an overview of the 50 most common skin diseases, from ringworm to sarcoids, wounds, and eczema and provides guidance for their sensible management. It discusses infectious skin diseases such as viruses, bacteria, fungal skin diseases, and parasites as well as non-infectious skin diseases such as hereditary, immunological, and environmental diseases. Correct recognition of the type of skin disease is crucial in order to understand the additional diagnostic measures that should be carried out and to identify the best treatment regime.

Skin Diseases of the Horse: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment (Understanding Your Horse)

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