Donkey and Mule Medicine: Clinical Medicine and Reproduction, Gebunden

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This second volume of a two-volume work focuses on clinical medical topics such as orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dermatology and podiatry in donkeys, mules and hinnies and provides readers with an overview of diagnostics, treatment, and surgery. The complete two-volume textbook is an indispensable A to Z guide aimed at veterinarians, students and donkey owners alike, providing a richly illustrated in-depth practical approach to understanding the anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatment of the various equine species.

This volume serves as authoritative guide to clinical medicine and reproduction topics of donkeys, mules and hinnies, highlighting their specifics in a broad range of medical disciplines, while also shedding light on the genomic and functional mechanisms of immunity in these unique equines. The book explores a clinical approach to diagnosing and managing skin, hepatic, and respiratory diseases, as well as neurologic and ophthalmologic conditions. Pharmacological and therapeutic strategies, anesthesia, and pain management are discussed, offering tailored procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage of veterinary care for donkeys, mules and hinnies. Moreover, readers get a detailed insight into equine reproductive health, including latest updates on embryo technologies and in vitro breeding advancements.

Written in an easy-to-understand style, this textbook is the first of its kind to provide detailed medical information on donkeys, mules and hinnies.