Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient preparation, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, imaging options, and postoperative management. This is the only book covering surgery of all these species of farm animals: cattle, goats, sheep, and swineMore than 500 figures clearly illustrate common disorders, techniques, and equipment for large animal surgeryStep-by-step surgical guidelines cover various procedures for each species by body systemUp-to-date, practical information on key surgical techniques and equipmentUniquely qualified authors and contributors are experts in the field of large animal surgery.

PART ONE:GENERAL PRINCIPLES -- 1. Examination of the surgical patient -- 2. Diagnostic imaging in the food animal -- 3. Neoplasia -- 4. Surgical considerations -- 5. Fluid therapy -- 6. Farm animal anesthesia -- 7. Postoperative management -- PART TWO:BOVINE SURGERY -- 8. Surgery of the bovine integumentary system -- 9. Surgery of the bovine cardiac and respiratory systems -- 10. Surgery of the bovine digestive system -- 11. Surgery of the bovine musculoskeletal system -- 12. Surgery of the bovine reproductive system and urinary tract -- 13. Bovine ophthalmology -- PART THREE:CALF SURGERY -- 14. Surgery of the calf gastrointestinal system -- 15. Surgery of the calf musculoskeletal system -- 16. Congenital anomalies in the calf -- PART FOUR:SHEEP AND GOAT SURGERY -- 17. Surgery of the sheep and goat integumentary system -- 18. Surgery of the sheep and goat reproductive system and urinary tract -- 19. Surgery of the sheep and goat digestive system -- 20. Congenital anomalies in the sheep and goat -- PART FIVE:SWINE -- 21. Surgery of the swine gastrointestinal system -- 22. Surgery of the swine reproductive system and urinary tract -- 23. Surgery of the swine musculoskeletal system -- APPENDIX -- 1. Useful link regarding food residue -- 2. Antibiotic withdrawals in North America.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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