This book deals with the equine dermatological problems that a clinician would see in practice. Illustrated in color throughout, it covers history, signalment, identification of primary vs secondary lesions, and distribution of lesions, with examples of differential diagnoses.

This book is intended for clinicians and deals with equine dermatology problems commonly seen in practice. Beginning with how to approach a case, it covers case history, signalment, identification of primary vs secondary lesions and the distribution of lesions, with examples of differential diagnoses based on the detection of specific lesions. The book is then organized by disease, with chapters addressing problems and symptoms such as pruritus, allergy, parasitic, crusting, nodules, ulcerative and crusting dermatoses. This book provides: a problem based approach to formulate differential diagnoses and a logical diagnostic and therapeutic plan; over 190 color images to help identify the lesion; tables and flow charts allowing quick access to important diagnostic and treatment information. Manual of Equine Dermatology is fully illustrated and indexed throughout, to aid identification for practitioners who must quickly diagnose and treat skin problems in horses.

This book deals exclusively with the equine dermatological problems that the clinician would see in practice. It is the perfect reference for the practitioner who must quickly diagnose and treat the problems. Illustrated in color throughout, coverage progresses from the approach to a case which covers history, signalment, identification of primary vs secondary lesions, distribution of lesions, with examples of differential diagnoses based on the detection of specific lesions to therapy and to chapters of diseases organized by presenting problems and signs - pruritus, allergy, parasitic, crusting, nodules, ulcerative and regional. Over 90 color images together with tables and flow charts provide quick access to important diagnostic and treatment information.