Farm animal surgery /

This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient prepara...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fubini, S. L. (Susan Lawson)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Ducharme, N. G. (Norman Guy)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders, ©2004.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient preparation, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, imaging options, and postoperative management. This is the only book covering surgery of all these species of farm animals: cattle, goats, sheep, and swineMore than 500 figures clearly illustrate common disorders, techniques, and equipment for large animal surgeryStep-by-step surgical guidelines cover various procedures for each species by body systemUp-to-date, practical information on key surgical techniques and equipmentUniquely qualified authors and contributors are experts in the field of large animal surgery.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 607 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780721690629
0721690629
9781416064657
1416064656