Bibliothèque mondiale du cheval

« With an estimated 80% of lameness issues in horses stemming from problems with the foot, understanding the principles and practice of equine podiatry is more important than ever. Written by an expert panel of equine practitioners led by Andrea E. Floyd, DVM and Richard A. Mansmann, VMD, PhD, Equine podiatry focus on promoting foot health and preventing conditions that can lead to lameness in horses. This outstanding resource takes a collaborative approach to the proper care and shoeing of equin feet, making it deal for both veterinarians and farriers. Full-color illustrations throughout provide immediate visual reference and help clairfy key concepts and procedures. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of practical, clinically relevant topics, including : - basic farrier principles - anatomy and physiology of the equine foot - evaluation of the equine foot - medical and surgical foot management - pathologic conditions, including structural, development and traumatic - balancing and shoeing the healthy and diseased equine foot - discipline-specific hoof preparation and shoeing - new directions in equine podiatry. » Présentation de l’éditeur (2007)