Practical Equine Dermatology

A practical and comprehensive reference for equine dermatology cases The newly revised Second Edition of Practical Equine Dermatology delivers a thorough exploration of common dermatological conditions affecting horses whilst also drawing attention to rarer conditions. The book offers detailed advice on treatments and products currently available on the veterinary market in a problem-oriented layout that provides a practical approach to quick and efficient diagnosis. Clinical presentations, diagnostic features, and disorder management for each described condition are presented in an easy-to-digest bullet-point format supported by concise references and recommendations for further reading. An ideal quick reference for veterinary practitioners on the key points of equine skin conditions, this new edition also includes: A thorough introduction to the diagnostic approach, including taking an accurate history, the clinical examination, and diagnostic tests. Comprehensive exploration of pruritus, including contagious conditions, such as ectoparasites and helminth infestation, and non-contagious conditions, such as insect attack and atopic dermatitis. Practical discussion of crusting and scaling, including primary seborrhoea and infectious causes, such as superficial fungal infections and environmental factors. In-depth examination of ulcers and erosions, nodules and swellings, coat problems, and pigmentary disorders. Perfect for any practising veterinarian seeing equine cases in first opinion practice, Practical Equine Dermatology will also be of use to veterinary students with an interest in equine veterinary medicine.

Table of Contents:
Preface to the second edition ix Acknowledgements xi Disclaimer xii 1 The diagnostic approach 1 Taking the history 1 Clinical examination 3 Diagnostic tests 4 References and Further reading 12 2 Pruritus 13 Contagious conditions 14 Ectoparasitic infestations 14 Free-living mite infestations 19 Helminth infestations 23 Microbial infections 24 Non-contagious conditions 26 Hypersensitivity disorders 27 Immune-mediated disease 35 Neoplasia 35 Neurogenic pruritus 35 References and Further reading 36 3 Crusting and Scaling 37 Idiopathic seborrhoeic conditions 37 Secondary, acquired keratinisation and crusting disorders 40 Infectious causes 40 Immune-mediated causes 52 Environmental causes 61 Uncertain aetiology 63 References and Further reading 75 4 Ulcers and Erosions 77 Contagious causes 77 Immune-mediated causes 83 Congenital and hereditary causes 90 Environmental causes 95 Neoplastic causes 99 Miscellaneous dermatoses 99 References and Further reading 105 5 Papules, Nodules, and Masses 106 Physical conditions 106 Cysts 110 Viral conditions 113 Bacterial infections 119 Fungal infections 128 Parasitic conditions 132 Immune-mediated conditions 135 Neoplasia 140 Miscellaneous causes 154 References and Further reading 166 6 Coat Problems 168 Alopecia 168 Other abnormalities 178 References and Further reading 182 Contents vii 7 Pigmentary Disorders 183 Genetics of skin and coat colour 183 Hypopigmentation disorders 185 Hyperpigmentation 192 References and Further reading 192 8 Therapy in Equine Dermatology 193 Availability of veterinary medicines for equine patients 193 References and Further reading 194 Index 196

About the Author :
About the Authors Janet D. Littlewood is a Specialist Veterinary Dermatologist and Consultant at Rossdales Equine Hospital, Suffolk, UK. David H. Lloyd is Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College, UK. J. Mark Craig is a Veterinary Dermatologist, Re-Fur-All Referrals, Newbury, UK.