Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination 1st Edition - July 9, 2025

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Large Animal Physical Examinations

This book is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to all aspects of assessing the health and well-being of equine patients and ruminants. Featuring hundreds of full-color images demonstrating the observation and hands-on clinical skills described, this book is an essential resource for students and other veterinary team members.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: It offers a step-by-step guide to all aspects of assessing the health and well-being of equine patients and ruminants, with cattle, sheep, and goats emphasized and commentary about camelids included when applicable.
• Patient Handling: Each section begins with information on observing, approaching, and safely handling patients, with an emphasis on flight zones and point of balance, safety of personnel, and animal welfare.
• Body Systems: It discusses how to systematically evaluate each body system, including the head (eyes, ears, nose, and throat) as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
• Basic Procedures: It covers basic clinical procedures and common clinical conditions specific to each body system in horses, small and large ruminants.
• Visual Learning: A companion website features video clips demonstrating key concepts.
• Target Audience: It is an essential resource for students and other veterinary team members to develop comfort and confidence, as well as for experienced practitioners who may wish to refine their skills and clinical acumen.