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Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Special Report on Diseases of the Horse" by the United States Bureau of Animal Industry is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive report serves as a detailed guide to diagnosing and treating various diseases affecting horses, making it an essential resource for veterinarians and horse owners alike. The work encompasses contributions from multiple experts in veterinary medicine, ensuring a wide-ranging presentation of information relevant to equine health. The opening of the report establishes a structured approach to examining sick horses, emphasizing the importance of a systematic examination to ensure accurate diagnosis. It outlines the significance of understanding a horse's medical history, including diet, exercise, and prior treatments, in identifying the cause of illness. Additionally, it describes the various physical signs to observe in a horse's posture and skin condition, which can indicate underlying health issues. This foundational knowledge is crucial for anyone in the field of veterinary medicine, as it sets the stage for a thorough exploration of diseases and treatment methodologies that follows in the rest of the report. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Kevin Handy, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2007-11-07
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