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The Third Edition of this classic surgery text is the ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners. The book can be used both as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of large animal surgery and as an easy-to-use guide for quick reference in the field. The step-by-step technique sections have been restructured to allow faster access to information, including objectives and lists of equipment needed for each procedure. In addition to general updates throughout, this edition features new sections on minimally invasive surgery, laser surgery, and laparotomy. Coverage includes surgical techniques for horses, cows, pigs, goats, and select exotic species. Most techniques presented can be performed without the advantages of a fully equipped large animal hospital or teaching institution.

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The Third Edition of this classic surgery text is the ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners . (UK Vet Livestock, 1 November 2010) Essential to covering the basic techniques of any large animal surgery... packs in illustrated, step-by-step techniques for a range of domestic animals. From color illustrations, black and white diagrams and sketches, and equipment lists to descriptions of surgery indicators and new sections on minimally invasive surgery options, this is a technical vet's handbook no animal surgery student should be without. - Midwest Book Review The ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners. The book can be used both as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of large animal surgery and as an easy-to-use guide for quick reference in the field. The step-by-step technique sections have been restructured to allow faster access to information .... A valuable resource for veterinary students with a particular interest in large animal surgery and veterinary practitioners with a significant large animal caseload. - Doody's Reviews

Essential to covering the basic techniques of any large animal surgery... packs in illustrated, step-by-step techniques for a range of domestic animals. From color illustrations, black and white diagrams and sketches, and equipment lists to descriptions of surgery indicators and new sections on minimally invasive surgery options, this is a technical vet's handbook no animal surgery student should be without. - Midwest Book Review The ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners. The book can be used both as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of large animal surgery and as an easy-to-use guide for quick reference in the field. The step-by-step technique sections have been restructured to allow faster access to information ... A valuable resource for veterinary students with a particular interest in large animal surgery and veterinary practitioners with a significant large animal caseload. - Doody's Reviews

The Third Edition of this classic surgery text is the ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners . (UK Vet Livestock, 1 November 2010) Essential to covering the basic techniques of any large animal surgery... packs in illustrated, step-by-step techniques for a range of domestic animals. From color illustrations, black and white diagrams and sketches, and equipment lists to descriptions of surgery indicators and new sections on minimally invasive surgery options, this is a technical vet's handbook no animal surgery student should be without. - Midwest Book Review “The ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners. The book can be used both as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of large animal surgery and as an easy-to-use guide for quick reference in the field. The step-by-step technique sections have been restructured to allow faster access to information …. A valuable resource for veterinary students with a particular interest in large animal surgery and veterinary practitioners with a significant large animal caseload. - Doody's Reviews

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Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS, is a professor of surgery at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Fort Collins, Colorado.

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