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Practical Equine Dermatology
2. Aufl.
79,99 € |
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Verlag: | Wiley-Blackwell |
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Veröffentl.: | 22.12.2021 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781119765462 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 224 |
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<p><b>A practical and comprehensive reference for equine dermatology cases</b></p> <p>The newly revised Second Edition of <i>Practical Equine Dermatology</i> delivers a thorough exploration of common dermatological conditions affecting horses whilst also drawing attention to rarer conditions.</p> <p>The book offers detailed advice on treatments and products currently available on the veterinary market in a problem-oriented layout that provides a practical approach to quick and efficient diagnosis. Clinical presentations, diagnostic features, and disorder management for each described condition are presented in an easy-to-digest bullet-point format supported by concise references and recommendations for further reading.</p> <p>An ideal quick reference for veterinary practitioners on the key points of equine skin conditions, this new edition also includes:</p> <ul> <li>A thorough introduction to the diagnostic approach, including taking an accurate history, the clinical examination, and diagnostic tests.</li> <li>Comprehensive exploration of pruritus, including contagious conditions, such as ectoparasites and helminth infestation, and non-contagious conditions, such as insect attack and atopic dermatitis.</li> <li>Practical discussion of crusting and scaling, including primary seborrhoea and infectious causes, such as superficial fungal infections and environmental factors.</li> <li>In-depth examination of ulcers and erosions, nodules and swellings, coat problems, and pigmentary disorders.</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for any practising veterinarian seeing equine cases in first opinion practice, <i>Practical Equine Dermatology</i> will also be of use to veterinary students with an interest in equine veterinary medicine.</p>
<p>Preface to the second edition ix</p> <p>Acknowledgements xi</p> <p>Disclaimer xii</p> <p><b>1 The diagnostic approach 1</b></p> <p>Taking the history 1</p> <p>Clinical examination 3</p> <p>Diagnostic tests 4</p> <p>References and Further reading 12</p> <p><b>2 Pruritus 13</b></p> <p>Contagious conditions 14</p> <p>Ectoparasitic infestations 14</p> <p>Free-living mite infestations 19</p> <p>Helminth infestations 23</p> <p>Microbial infections 24</p> <p>Non-contagious</p> <p>conditions 26</p> <p>Hypersensitivity disorders 27</p> <p>Immune-mediated disease 35</p> <p>Neoplasia 35</p> <p>Neurogenic pruritus 35</p> <p>References and Further reading 36</p> <p><b>3 Crusting and Scaling 37</b></p> <p>Idiopathic seborrhoeic conditions 37</p> <p>Secondary, acquired keratinisation and crusting disorders 40</p> <p>Infectious causes 40</p> <p>Immune-mediated causes 52</p> <p>Environmental causes 61</p> <p>Uncertain aetiology 63</p> <p>References and Further reading 75</p> <p><b>4 Ulcers and Erosions 77</b></p> <p>Contagious causes 77</p> <p>Immune-mediated causes 83</p> <p>Congenital and hereditary causes 90</p> <p>Environmental causes 95</p> <p>Neoplastic causes 99</p> <p>Miscellaneous dermatoses 99</p> <p>References and Further reading 105</p> <p><b>5 Papules, Nodules, and Masses 106</b></p> <p>Physical conditions 106</p> <p>Cysts 110</p> <p>Viral conditions 113</p> <p>Bacterial infections 119</p> <p>Fungal infections 128</p> <p>Parasitic conditions 132</p> <p>Immune-mediated conditions 135</p> <p>Neoplasia 140</p> <p>Miscellaneous causes 154</p> <p>References and Further reading 166</p> <p><b>6 Coat Problems 168</b></p> <p>Alopecia 168</p> <p>Other abnormalities 178</p> <p>References and Further reading 182</p> <p>Contents <b>vii</b></p> <p><b>7 Pigmentary Disorders 183</b></p> <p>Genetics of skin and coat colour 183</p> <p>Hypopigmentation disorders 185</p> <p>Hyperpigmentation 192</p> <p>References and Further reading 192</p> <p><b>8 Therapy in Equine Dermatology 193</b></p> <p>Availability of veterinary medicines for equine patients 193</p> <p>References and Further reading 194</p> <p><b>Index 196</b></p>
<p><b>About the Authors</b></p> <p><b>Janet D. Littlewood</b> is a Specialist Veterinary Dermatologist and Consultant at Rossdales Equine Hospital, Suffolk, UK. <p><b>David H. Lloyd </b>is Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College, UK. <p><b>J. Mark Craig</b> is a Veterinary Dermatologist, Re-Fur-All Referrals, Newbury, UK.
<p><b>A practical and comprehensive reference for equine dermatology cases</b></p> <p>The newly revised Second Edition of <i>Practical Equine Dermatology</i> delivers a thorough exploration of common dermatological conditions affecting horses whilst also drawing attention to rarer conditions. <p>The book offers detailed advice on treatments and products currently available on the veterinary market in a problem-oriented layout that provides a practical approach to quick and efficient diagnosis. Clinical presentations, diagnostic features, and disorder management for each described condition are presented in an easy-to-digest bullet-point format supported by concise references and recommendations for further reading. <p>An ideal quick reference for veterinary practitioners on the key points of equine skin conditions, this new edition also includes: <ul><li>A thorough introduction to the diagnostic approach, including taking an accurate history, the clinical examination, and diagnostic tests.</li> <li>Comprehensive exploration of pruritus, including contagious conditions, such as ectoparasites and helminth infestation, and non-contagious conditions, such as insect attack and atopic dermatitis.</li> <li> Practical discussion of crusting and scaling, including primary seborrhoea and infectious causes, such as superficial fungal infections and environmental factors.</li> <li>In-depth examination of ulcers and erosions, nodules and swellings, coat problems, and pigmentary disorders.</li></ul> <p>Perfect for any practising veterinarian seeing equine cases in first opinion practice, <i>Practical Equine Dermatology</i> will also be of use to veterinary students with an interest in equine veterinary medicine.
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