1st Edition

Dermatology for the Equine Practitioner

By Ralf S. Mueller Copyright 2005
110 Pages
by Teton NewMedia

110 Pages
by Teton NewMedia

This book deals exclusively with the equine dermatological problems that the clinician is most likely to see in the practice, ideal for the practitioner who must quickly diagnose and treat the problems. The highly illustrated format helps guide the practitioner towards an effective diagnosis and treatment plan. Coverage progresses from a detailed description of all diagnostic tests and... Read more

Section1 How To
Dermatologic History
Dermatologic Examination
Diagnostic Tests Useful in
Equine Dermatology
Cytology
Superficial Skin Scrapings
Deep Skin Scrapings
Fungal Culture
Trichogram
Biopsy
Serum Testing For Allergen-Specific IgE
Diagnostic Trials
Diet Trial
Insect Control Trial
Section2 The Approach to Common
Dermatologic Presentations
The Pruritic Horse
The Horse with Papules, Pustules and Crusts
The Horse with Nodules
The Horse with Alopecia
Section3 Treatments
Shampoo Therapy For Various Skin Conditions
Treatment of Bacterial Infections
Treatment of Pruritus
Glucocorticoids
Antihistamines
Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy
Ectoparasiticidal Agents
Insect Control Trials and Management of
Patients with Culicoides Hypersensitivity
Immunosuppressive Therapy
Index
Recommended Readings

Biography

Ralf S. Mueller