Overview

Easy-to-follow guide to performing physical examinations on horses and ruminants, with a comprehensive collection of color photographs demonstrating important concepts and procedural techniques. Featuring hundreds of full-color images demonstrating the observation and hands-on clinical skills described, Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination offers a step-by-step guide to all aspects of assessing the health and wellbeing of equine patients and ruminants. Cattle, sheep, and goats are emphasized, with vital commentary about camelids included when applicable. Each section begins with information on observing, approaching, and safely handling patients, then discusses how to systematically evaluate each body system. A companion website features video clips demonstrating key concepts. Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination includes information on: Equine and ruminant behavior, including feeding, social, herd, and separation behaviors, sleep and rest disturbances, other stereotypies The distance examination, observation, and efficient methods to approach and restrain patients, with emphasis on flight zones and point of balance, safety of personnel, and animal welfare Big picture considerations with respect to the patient’s body, coat, and skin, including coat color and markings, weight and height estimations, and forms of patient identification Evaluation of the head (eyes, ears, nose, and throat) as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems, plus considerations specific to the lameness exam Basic clinical procedures and common clinical conditions specific to each body system in horses, small and large ruminants Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination is an essential resource for students and other veterinary team members to develop comfort and confidence observing, approaching, handling, and examining equine and ruminant patients, as well as for experienced practitioners who may wish to refine their skills and clinical acumen.

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Author:   Gayle Leith (University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA) ,  Sarah Eaton (University of Arizona in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA) ,  Ryane E. Englar (University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA) ,  Skyler Bentley (Campus Agricultural Center (CAC) in Tucson, Arizona, USA for the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.928kg
ISBN:  

9781119830351

ISBN 10:   1119830354
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   20 June 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Contributor Names and Affiliations xx About the Editors xxiii Preface xxvii Acknowledgments xxviii About the Companion Website xxix Part I Performing the Physical Examination of Horses 1 1 Setting the Stage: Observing and Understanding Equine Behavior 3 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 2 Safe Methods by Which to Approach and Restrain the Equine Patient 17 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 3 Assessing the Big Picture: The Equine Body, Skin, Coat, Coat Colors, and Markings 42 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 4 Examining the Head, with Emphasis on the Eyes and Ears 99 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 5 Examining the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Systems of the Equine Patient 138 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 6 Examining the Alimentary Tract of the Equine Patient 173 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 7 Equine Musculoskeletal and Lameness Exams 203 Lara Shreve 8 Examining the Nervous System of the Horse 226 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar 9 The Reproductive Exam in the Mare 252 Sarah Eaton 10 The Reproductive Exam in the Gelding and Stallion 272 Sarah Eaton 11 Examination of the Neonate 284 Sarah Eaton 12 Basic Clinical Procedures in Equine Practice 301 Gayle Leith, Sarah Eaton, and Ryane E. Englar 13 Indications for Referral in Equine Practice 357 Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar Part II Performing the Physical Examination of Ruminants 369 14 Setting the Stage: Observing and Understanding Ruminant Behavior 371 Skyler Bentley and Shaun Huser 15 Safe Methods by Which to Approach and Restrain Ruminants 392 Skyler Bentley and Shaun Huser 17 Examining the Head of the Ruminant, with Emphasis on the Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat 419 Brian M. Shoemake and Dusty W. Nagy 18 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Ruminant 445 Leslie Weaver and Bryan Weaver 19 Examining the Lymphatic System of the Ruminant 455 Leslie Weaver and Bryan Weaver 20 Examination of the Ruminant Digestive System 461 21 Examining the Musculoskeletal System of Ruminants 483 Brian M. Shoemake and Dusty W. Nagy 22 Examining the Nervous System of the Ruminant 503 Dusty W. Nagy and Brian M. Shoemake 23 The Reproductive Exam in the Cow, Ewe, Doe, and Female South American Camelid 518 Jennifer H. Koziol DVM, MS, DACT 24 The Reproductive Exam in the Bull, Ram, Buck, and South American Camelid Stud 529 Jennifer H. Koziol DVM, MS, DACT 25 Examination of the Neonate 537 Dusty W. Nagy and Brian M. Shoemake 26 Clinical Diagnostic Procedures in Ruminants 550 Philippa (Pippa) Gibbons 27 Indications for Referral 575 Bryan Weaver and Leslie Weaver Index 581

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The editors Gayle Leith, MS, DVM, MA, DABVP (Equine Practice) is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA. Sarah Eaton, DVM, DACT, CVA, DABVP (Equine Practice), is an Associate Professor of Practice Faculty at the University of Arizona in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA. Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), is a dual appointment Associate Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA. Skyler Bentley, BS (Veterinary Science) is the Animal Care Manager on-site at the Campus Agricultural Center (CAC) in Tucson, Arizona, USA for the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. Lisa Hallam has been working in veterinary medicine as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) since 1999.

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