Bovine surgery is both challenging and complicated. Not only doesthe surgeon have to decide whether surgery is economicallyjustified, but surgery often has to be performed in a sub-optimalenvironment.
Following on from the worldwide success of the first edition,this new edition continues to act as a step-by-step guide tostandard surgical techniques. Now with two new authors fromSwitzerland and North America, both the text and illustrations havebeen considerably expanded. In addition, special attention is givento issues relating to peri-operative analgesia and animal welfare,food safety, and drug dosages.
* * Maintains the popular concise and accessible format of thefirst edition - perfect for on-the-field work;
* * Two additional authors, with world renowned expertise in bovinesurgery and lameness;
* * Detailed instruction on the basics of effective surgery -proper instrumentation, asepsis, effective anaesthesia andessential techniques;
* * Much more information on lameness, as well as numerous new linedrawings to aid instruction.
A. David Weaver
Spezialthemen Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin f. Nutztiere Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine - Farm Animals Veterinary Medicine Special Topics
"The authors have remained true to the original aims of this book:to provide a simple, clear and concise guide to bovine surgery andlamenes.
Its concise, easy-to-use guide format holds a lot of usefulinformation for all cattle practitioners in a readily accessibleform.
I have no doubt that Bovine Surgery and Lameness would beadvantageous to students and practitioners alike and, as such, Iwould recommend it as a reliable source of information when you'reon the run."
Veterinary Times
'In summary, ... the book is essential for every time-pressedstudent and large animal vet - a practice library book that willfind plenty of use.'
Veterinary Record
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