Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, earned his DVM at The Ohio State University, followed by a residency at Michigan State University. He started his academic teaching career at Washington State University from 1979-1983 and then returned to Ohio State, where he spent 26 years as a professor and mentor in the equine medicine department. Reed is a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is a noted author and editor of numerous scientific articles and textbooks. He has spoken at many state, national, and international meetings. His primary research interests include equine neurologic diseases. He is currently an internal medicine specialist and shareholder at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Emeritus Professor of The Ohio State University, Adjunct Professor at the University of Kentucky, and chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Advisory Committee. Dr. Bayly has served at WSU for nearly 30 years. Since 2001, he has served as Dean of Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the past president of the World Equine Veterinary Association and an influential researcher in the area of equine performance.

"Equine Internal Medicine has been a staple reference for equine practitioners for 20 years, and the fourth edition is no exception. ...Each section is authored by acknowledged experts who have funnelled their impressive knowledge into a fairly easy-to-navigate source. I think it is an excellent first-line reference for equine practitioners." --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

• Part I: Mechanisms of Disease and Principles of Treatment1. Infection and Immunity2. Pharmacology: Principles, Antimicrobials, and NSAIDs3. Recognizing and Treating Pain in Horses4. Critical Care5. Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition6. Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine7. Clinical Approach to Commonly Encountered ProblemsPart II: Disorders of Specific Body Systems8. Disorders of the Respiratory System9. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System10. Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System11. Disorders of the Neurologic System12. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System13. Disorders of the Liver14. Disorders of the Urinary System15. Disorders of the Hematopoietic System16. Disorders of the Endocrine System17. Disorders of the Eye and Vision18. Disorders of the Skin19. Disorders of the Reproductive Tract20. Disorders of Foals21. Toxicologic Problems