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Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook (Howell reference books) |  | Authors: James M. Giffin MD, Tom Gore
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 297322
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 560
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 0876056060
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.10896
UPC: 021898056061
EAN: 9780876056066
ASIN: 0876056060
Publication Date: December 31, 1997
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Product Description
This best-selling reference has been completely revised and updated by two outstanding professionals who know how to communicate the veterinary information nonprofessionals need to maintain their horse's health. Doctors James Giffin and Tom Gore address such basic health-care and management issues as the latest medicines and immunizations, wounds, illnesses, parasites, nutrition and supplements, and reproduction. Just inside the covers, the horse owner can easily access the index of Signs and Symptoms, since responding quickly to an emergency can literally mean the life or death of a horse. Anyone who looks after a horse—whether owner, trainer or groom—can rely on this authoritative book to get them through emergencies and well as routine events.
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Good horse sense September 4, 2009
Glenn L. Cooper
Great book, every owner should have one, clears up a lot of late night problems.
 Good all around vet book July 14, 2009
S. McCarthy (San Francisco, CA)
This is a good reference manual for nearly all of the common diseases, injuries, etc that horses incur. Goes over basics, not indepth details on most items. Good information on equine nutrition and good emergency first aid instructions. Extensive information on breeding and foaling, way too much for my needs, that is my only complaint. Pretty current on modern technology (treatments/nutrition). I would recommend as an addition to a horse owner's library.
An Excellent Reference for the Serious Equestrian July 11, 2009
S. A. Taylor (Louisville, ky)
Note: I own a copy of an earlier edition; however, this edition is very much the same in substance. I've returned to it time and again, and as a pre-vet student, I believe that it is a good foundational material upon which to build.
The Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook is not what one might call an easy read, but neither is it an inordinately hard one. With a good dictionary at hand, most high school students with solid equestrian experience should be able to handle the vocabulary. The writing is clear, direct, and supported by plentiful diagrams and photographs. It's also up-to-date: I plan to buy a copy of this edition, as some of the information in my older copy is now outdated due to advances in veterinary medicine.
Technical material is organized well and presented concisely, with attention to the information most essential to anyone who owns a horse or horses or is responsible for the care of horses. Material so technical as to be of no use to most horsemen is largely left out. A good table of contents and index prove invaluable for quickly locating details of specific conditions, procedures, and practices. Perhaps most importantly, it very plainly explains first-aid techniques that can be applied while waiting for the vet to arrive.
Those who own or work with horses, breeders, trainers, older Pony Clubbers and 4Hers, pre-vet students interested in getting a jump on their equine knowledge, and anyone who loves equines will find this book to be an invaluable resource. I cannot recommend it highly enough: a copy should be kept in the feed or tack room of every barn.
Much Needed Reference Book June 21, 2009
R. D. Jentsch (Texas, United States)
It doesn't hurt to have something handy for reference when an injury presents itself. I love the idea of having this reference in my library.
One of many different reference books I own for my herd of 14 horses.
R.D.
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Best reference book I have for horses January 13, 2009
4stdbrd
This book is excellent!! It has wonderful explanations of diseases, maintenance, general care, as well as specifics to current horse conditions such as laminitis. I am very glad to have purchased this book. Now I don't have to call the vet every time I have a question. I can look it up first!
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