ASCOT Library Zabali Campus

Part I diseases of the body systems –
1 Integument –
2 Gastrointestinal system –
3 Respiratory system –
4 Cardiovascular system –
5 Urogenital system, abortion, and mastitis –
6 Musculoskeletal system –
7 Ophthalmology –
8 Nervous system –
9 Hematopoietic system –
Part II miscellaneous –
10 Sudden death –
11 Chronic weight loss, poor athletic performance in horses, and poor production in pigs –
12 Fluid and electrolyte therapy –
13 Cardiovascular shock –
14 Blood gases and acid-base balance –
15 Antimicrobial drugs –
16 Parasitology –
17 Vaccination programs –
18 Tests of liver and kidney function.

"This book is intended to be used as a quick reference for those involved in large animal care. The primary objective is to present a list of differential diagnoses for the conditions encountered by the practicing veterinarian; however, we anticipate that the book will also be helpful to students of animal science, animal health technicians, and stock owners.
Clearly, this book is not meant to be an all-inclusive reference text on large animal diseases; rather, it should be used as an aide-memoire. We have taken the unusual approach of presenting data on the basis of clinical signs, a concept that we expect will be popular with students and new graduates.
The book is arranged, in two parts. Part I deals with the body systems, listing and briefly discussing common signs associated with diseases of each system. Species included are horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and New World Camelids (llamas, alpacas). In general, the diseases are not listed according to the frequency of their occurrence; instead, they are grouped on the basis of etiology. Some body systems are given more complete coverage than others. This is not intended to overemphasize their importance, but instead to ensure that adequate background information is provided. For example, Chapter 8, "Nervous System," includes a discussion of basic neuroanatomy and diagnostic guidelines. Part II deals with broad topics such as fluid therapy, shock, sudden death, and vaccination and parasite control programs.
Our thanks are extended to Myrna Pringle, who typed the manuscript. Finally, we thank the staff of W. B. Saunders, especially Linda Mills, for their guidance.
- Thomas J. Doherty
Prince Edward Island, Canada
- J. Paul Mulville
Dublin, Ireland