Field Guide to Large Animal Internal Medicine

This handy reference is a condensed field guide to accompany Smith's Large Animal Internal Medicine. It provides the most salient information students and practitioners need to know about common diseases in large animal species. The focus on clinical signs, which has become the hallmark of the Smith text is also featured in the manual.

Table of Contents:
PART ONE History, physical examination, and medical records 1 Ruminant history, physical examination, and records 2 Equine physical examination PART TWO Manifestations of disease 3 Pain 4 Alterations in body temperature 5 Alterations in respiratory function 6 Alterations in cardiovascular and hemolymphatic systems 7 Alterations in alimentary and hepatic function 8 Localization and differentiation of neurologic diseases 9 Alterations in body weight or size 10 Alterations in urinary function 11 Alterations in skin 12 Alterations in sexual function 13 Musculoskeletal abnormalities 14 Collapse/sudden death PART THREE Disorders and management of the neonate 15 The peripartum period 16 Perinatal adaptation, asphyxia, and resuscitation 17 Initial management and physical examination of the neonate 18 Supportive care of the abnormal newborn 19 Neonatal infection 20 Manifestations of disease in the neonate 21 Milk replacers PART FOUR Collection of samples and interpretation of laboratory tests 22 Clinical chemistry tests 23 Collection and submission of samples for cytology and hematology 24 Alterations in the erythron 25 Alterations in the leukogram 26 Alterations in blood proteins 27 Alterations in the clotting profile PART FIVE Disorders of the organ systems 28 Diseases of the cardiovascular system 29 Diseases of the respiratory system 30 Diseases of the alimentary tract 31 Diseases of the hepatobiliary system 32 Diseases of the renal system 33 Diseases of the nervous system 34 Mammary gland health and disorders 35 Diseases of the hematopoietic and hemolymphatic systems 36 Diseases of bones, joints, and connective tissues 37 Diseases of the eye 38 Diseases of the skin 39 Endocrine and metabolic diseases 40 Diseases of muscle 41 Diseases of the reproductive system PART SIX Preventive and therapeutic strategies 42 Principles of antimicrobial therapy 43 Disinfectants and control of environmental contamination 44 The use of biologics in the prevention of infectious diseases 45 Parasite control programs 46 Nutrition of the sick animal PART SEVEN Congenital, hereditary, immunologic, and toxic disorders 47 Congenital defects and hereditary disorders in ruminants 48 Congenital defects and hereditary diseases in the horse 49 Immunologic disorders 50 Disorders caused by toxicants