Equine Endocrinology (eBook)

Purdue University Francois-Rene (Associate Professor USA) Bertin, Australia) Fraser Natalie S (The University of Queensland (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
176 Seiten
CABI (Verlag)
978-1-78924-111-2 (ISBN)

Infos

This book deals exclusively with the equine endocrine problems that the clinician would see in practice. It is the perfect reference for the practitioner who must quickly diagnose and treat the presenting problems.

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This book provides a practical, clinical approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine diseases in the horse. Each chapter uses the same structure to form a user-friendly tool of information and advice on aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment for each endocrine disorder. This book covers: - approaches to endocrine disorders; - diseases of the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis; - disorders in calcium regulation and diseases of the parathyroid gland; - diseases of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical axes; - diseases of the endocrine pancreas and Equine Metabolic Syndrome; - hyperlipaemia and lipid metabolism disorders; and - endocrine disorders associated with the female and male reproductive systems. This book also includes material on additional endocrinopathies, such as diabetes insipidus and pheochromocytoma, and is dedicated to the fast-moving field of equine endocrinology. Written by world-leading international experts, it collates their insights and experience into approaches that prove invaluable for general equine practitioners.

Rezensionen

The authors have achieved their aim of creating a comprehensive resource for veterinary students, individuals in advanced veterinary training programs, and veterinarians in equine practice that is useful and user-friendly. This book will appeal to members of a very broad audience. It relays relevant information in a clear, succinct, and appropriately detailed manner. The text is readable and written at a level that is readily assessable for both novice and experienced practitioners. Overall, this book contains information regarding current best practice methods for diagnosing, treating, and managing equids with endocrine disorders.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.9.2020
• Verlagsort: Oxford
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Pferd
• Schlagworte: aetiology • clinical presentation • Diabetes • Diagnosis • Differential Diagnosis • Disease Management • Endocrine Diseases • Endocrine disorders • equid • Equine • equine endocrinology • etiology • Female Reproductive system • horse • hyperlipaemia • lipid metabolism disorders • male reproductive system • pancreas • Parathyroid • pathophysiology • Pheochromocytoma • Pony • Thyroid • Treatment • veterinarian • Veterinary
• ISBN-10: 1-78924-111-1 / 1789241111
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78924-111-2 / 9781789241112