Description
the first book dedicated to this common, serious, and complex equine disease, equine laminitis is the gold-standard reference to the latest information on every aspect of the disease and its treatment.
providesthefirstbookdevotedspecifically to equinelaminitis
discussesthecurrentstate of knowledgeonallaspects of thedisease, includingitshistory, relevantanatomicalconsiderations, pathophysiology, thediagnosticworkup, and clinicaltreatment
presents 50 chapterswrittenbyleadinginternationalexperts, undertheeditorship of theforemostauthorityonequinelaminitis
offers a thoroughunderstanding of thiscommonaffliction, grounded in thescientificliterature
describes effectiveprevention and treatmentplans
author
james k. belknap, dvm, phd, diplomate acvs, is professor of equine surgery in the department of veterinary clinical sciences at ohio state university in columbus, ohio, usa. he runs a researchlaboratory studying the pathophysiology of equine laminitis, and works closely with the certified journeyman farrier, todd adams, on podiatry cases including equine laminitis cases.