Equine Respiratory Diseases
by Bonnie Rush
and Tim Mair

This book brings all the major equine respiratory diseases together in one single concise volume.

Written by two leading equine experts, it enables the reader to relate clinical anatomy, physiology and pathology to clinical signs seen, and to form a rational basis for the control, treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases.

Essential reading for all those working in or studying equine medicine, Equine Respiratory Diseases also includes:

• Diagnostic tests for infectious and non-infectious respiratory disease
• Details of techniques involved when testing for respiratory diseases
• Step-by-step practical instructions for carrying out procedures
• Numerous colour pictures

Contents

1. Examination of the Equine Respiratory Tract
   1. Examination of the Upper Respiratory Tract
   2. Examination of the Lower Respiratory Tract

2. Noncontagious Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract
   3. Diseases Causing Airway Obstruction in the Horse
   4. The Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
   5. Congenital and Developmental Malformations of the Nasal Cavity
   6. Diseases Affecting the Nostrils (External Nares)
   7. Diseases of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
   8. The Guttural Pouches
   9. The Pharynx
   10. The Larynx
   11. Dynamic Airway Collapse During Exercise
   12. Postanesthetic Upper Respiratory Tract Obstruction
   13. The Trachea

3. Contagious Respiratory Diseases
   14. Strangles
   15. Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis)
   16. Equine Influenza
   17. Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
   18. Other Contagious Respiratory Diseases

4. Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases and Diagnostic Techniques
   19. Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases
   20. Techniques: Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Tract

5. Lower Respiratory Tract Infectious Disease and Diagnostic Techniques
   21. Juvenile Pneumonia
   22. Pneumonia in Adult Horses
   23. Techniques for Infectious Respiratory Disease

Index

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