Practical equine dermatology / D. H. Lloyd ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lloyd, D. H. (David Hanbury)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Diseases.

Horses.

Veterinary dermatology.

Physical Description:

viii, 136 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Blackwell Science ; Ames, Iowa : Iowa State Press, 2003.

Summary:

Skin problems in the horse are a common occurrence and can often be complicated and difficult to diagnose. With an increase in the amount of horses kept in the UK in recent years, there is a strong need for a concise, practical guide to equine dermatology.This book details all of the common dermatological conditions as well as information on rarer conditions. Packed full of illustrations, Practical Equine Dermatology combines visual images with text to clearly outline principle conditions and to help ensure an accurate diagnosis.Essential reading for all those involved in equine medicine and veterinary dermatology, this book also includes: - Detailed references- Advice on treatment and products currently available on the market- Problem-orientated layout, which focuses on a practical approach to diagnosis

Contents:

1 The diagnostic approach 1

Taking the history 1

Clinical examination 2

Diagnostic tests 3

2 Pruritus 9

Contagious conditions 9

Non-contagious conditions 17

3 Crusting and scaling 25

Seborrhoea 25

Idiopathic seborrhoea 25

Infectious causes 27

Bacterial infection 30

Viral infection 35

Immune-mediated causes 35

Environmental causes 40

Uncertain aetiology 42

4 Ulcers and erosions 47

Contagious causes 47

Congenital and hereditary causes 53

Environmental and nutritional causes 55

Neoplastic causes 57

Miscellaneous dermatoses 57

5 Nodules and swellings 63

Physical conditions 64

Infectious causes 66

Fungal infections 77

Parasitic infestations 80

Neoplasia 83

Immune-mediated causes 87

Cysts 93

6 Coat problems 100

Alopecia 100

7 Pigmentary disorders 109

Hypopigmentation

genetic or acquired 109

Other pigmentary changes considered to be genetic in aetiology 111

Hypopigmentation following inflammation 112

8 The foot and associated structures 115

The hoof wall 115

Examination of the foot 117

Disorders of the foot 120

Acquired disorders of the hoof 120

The frog 122

Neoplasia of the frog 124

Necrosis 124

The sole 125

9 Therapy in equine dermatology 126

Availability of veterinary medicines for equine patients 126.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-132) and index.

ISBN:

0632048077

OCLC:

52377474