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Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fourth Edition is an updated version of the classic resource for step-by-step instruction on basic surgical techniques in cattle, horses, swine, goats, and llamas. With detailed line drawings to demonstrate the principles discussed, the book addresses general aspects of surgery such as anesthesia and equipment and provides descriptions of surgical conditions and techniques commonly encountered in large animal practice. Now including a website with interactive review questions and the figures from the book in PowerPoint, the Fourth Edition is a highly practical, reliable guide for veterinary students and veterinary practitioners with a large animal caseload.The Fourth Edition includes eight new techniques and completely rewritten chapters on anesthesia, equine wound management, and surgical techniques in bovine and swine patients, as well as revisions to reflect advances throughout the book and updated references. Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery continues to supply students and practitioners alike with a valuable resource on the fundamental techniques of farm animal surgery.

Complications in Equine Surgery is the first reference to focus exclusively on understanding, preventing, recognizing, managing, and prognosing, technical and post-procedural complications in equine surgery. Edited by two noted experts on the topic, the book presents evidence-based information using a clear approach, organized by body system. Featuring color images, the book contains detailed coverage of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, urogenital, and neurological systems.Each chapter contains a short introduction of the procedure with explanations of when and how the procedure is to be performed. All chapters review how to recognize and prevent technical complications and explain how to manage post-operative complications. This important text: Offers the first resource specifically focused on complications encountered in equine surgeryTakes a helpful format organized by body systemProvides consistently formatted chapters for ease of useCovers clinically relevant information for dealing with technical and post-operative complicationsPresents more than 350 color images to illustrate the concepts described  Written for general practitioners and specialists, Complications in Equine Surgery is an essential resource to decreasing morbidity and mortality and increasing surgical success in horses.

An indispensable resource for students and practitioners in large animal surgery, updated with new practices and techniques Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery provides the critical knowledge needed to confidently approach even the most challenging surgical cases. Authored by highly experienced practitioners, this comprehensive resource offers step-by-step guidance on both routine procedures and complex surgical interventions for cattle, horses, swine, goats, llamas, and camelids. Concise chapters are organized in an efficient table-based format, allowing for rapid reference in both exam preparation and real-world clinical scenarios. The fifth edition of this classic textbook continues to set the standard for clear and reliable guidance on large animal surgery, equipping readers with the most current knowledge in clinical veterinary practice. Carefully reviewed references and enhanced visuals are accompanied by critical updates on equine orthopedic surgery, veterinary anesthesia, dental surgery, upper respiratory surgery, and more. Addressing everything from basic pre-surgical care to specialized reconstructive procedures, Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery: Describes the surgical conditions and techniques commonly encountered in large animal practiceCovers general aspects of surgery including preoperative evaluation, suturing materials and patterns, and postoperative infectionContains a wealth of high-quality illustrations that clarify each step in complex surgical proceduresFeatures interactive multiple-choice questions for self-assessment and reinforcing key conceptsIncludes downloadable images in PowerPoint format, enabling instructors and practitioners to quickly create customized presentationsTurner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fifth Edition is a must-have for veterinary students taking introductory surgery courses such as Principles of Surgery, Clinical Sciences, and Livestock Medicine, as well as for veterinary practitioners in equine and livestock surgery looking for an up-to-date reference.

Wound Care Management assists with general wound care in horses. It includes basic wound cleaning and preparation, important anatomical considerations, moist healing concepts, dressing choices, and specific wounds by body region. Along with detailed sections about wound closure techniques using bandaging and skin grafting there is in-depth discussion of appropriate wound dressing used for cleaning, debridement, packing, absorption, compression, support, and protection. The book emphases important anatomical considerations by body regions in a highly visual format (70 color photos, 100 figures).