Holtgrew - Bohling Kristin J. (Instructor Veterinary Technology Program Vatterott College Omaha Ne; Iowa State University/ University Of Nebraska Lincoln Professional Program Of Veterinary Medicine Class Of 2014) - Large Animal Clinical Procedures

Binding: Paperback
Description: Get the big picture on the vet tech's role and responsibilities in large animal care! A practical comprehensive guide Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians 5th Edition describes how to set up assist and follow through on medical procedures and treatment regimens for domestic livestock. The book begins with an overview of livestock handling reproduction and nutrition along with the skills required in hospital management. Following are separate sections on horses cattle sheep and goats llamas and alpacas swine and poultry with each section including chapters examining husbandry clinical and surgical procedures and common diseases. Written by expert clinician and vet tech educator Kristin Holtgrew - Bohling this text provides an ideal study tool in preparing for the VTNE and for everyday practice. Comprehensive large animal coverage is specifically tailored to the needs of veterinary technician students. Coverage of the essential large animal - related tasks in the CVTE a Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs prepares you to pass the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE ). Step - by - step procedures explain how and why a clinical procedure is performed and the roles that you fill in preparing for assisting in and following up the procedure. " How - to" chapters within each species section examine husbandry clinical procedures surgical procedures and common diseases - so veterinary technicians acting under instructions of veterinarians can plan and follow through on procedures and treatment regimens for large animals. Evolve website includes quizzes images and reference materials to reinforce understanding. Full - color photographs and line drawings show step - by - step procedures in areas such as restraint bandaging physical examination techniques and diagnostic procedures. Coverage of husbandry and breeds demonstrates how day - to - day housing and feeding affect the care of many large animal diseases and also helps you provide quality client education. Livestock Industry section provides an overview of safety and handling reproduction and nutrition so you can better understand the practices procedures and decisions in large animal veterinary medicine. Learning features enhance critical thinking and decision making with case studies clinical applications key terms chapter outlines learning objectives and Technician Notes. NEW! Coverage of animal care includes care in small - scale and hobby farm settings fear - free care and IV catheter maintenance. NEW! Updated information includes illegal drugs remote delivery devices nutrition and environmental enrichment for each species carcass removal information breeding soundness exam information for bulls poisonous plants and other toxins needle disposal and broken needle guidelines sedation protocols dehydration tables for calves and more. NEW! Updated images case studies step - by - step procedures disease information and terminology ensure that you have the most current information. NEW! Updated test questions and chapter quizzes on the Evolve website make it easier to study review and remember difficult subject matter.
Title: Large Animal Clinical Procedures For Veterinary Technicians Husbandry Clinical Procedures Surgical Procedures And Common Diseases
Author(s): Holtgrew - Bohling Kristin J. (Instructor Veterinary Technology Program Vatterott College Omaha Ne; Iowa State University/ University Of Nebraska Lincoln Professional Program Of Veterinary Medicine Class Of 2014)
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Barcode: 9780323877886
Pages: 1152 Pages
Publication Date: 9/28/2023
Category: Veterinary Medicine