Short description
Focusing on the therapeutic challenges related to the horses unique anatomy and physiology, this comprehensive text is the first equine specific, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics text available! Covering the principles and use of pharmaceutical products in the equine, this practical reference is organized by either drug class or, where more pertinent, by system. It also provides comprehensive information on drug dose rates that is summarized alphabetically at the end of the book as a formulary of generic drugs.
Long description
For the first time pharmacology is tackled as book in its own right. This multi-contributor text provides a complete source of information on drugs used in the horse. Each chapter covers a particular class of drugs or organ system, providing clinical information and discussing therapeutic strategies for managing disease conditions. The text is fully referenced and current prescribing practice for horses is backed up by scientific research published in the literature: for example, direct evidence from equine studies versus extrapolation from studies in other species is reviewed by the contributors. A formulary of generic drug names that includes dosages and routes of administration, with a special emphasis on products and dose rates approved for use in horses, is included at the end of the book.
Review
Vet News; October 2004
The book is to be highly recommended as a quick, practical, daily reference for all equine practitioners and students with an equine interest.
Table of contents
- 1. Basic pharmacological principles for equine veterinary practitioners 2. Antibacterial drugs 3. Antiprotozoal drugs 4. Parasiticides 5. Drugs acting on the endocrine system 6. Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system 7. Intra-articular medication and