Guardians of the Horse; Past, Present and Future
London and Cambridge, UK: British Equine Veterinary Association and Romney Publications, 1999. First edition. Soft cover. 324p, many photos and other ills., a few in color. Very good (spine faded, light shelf wear). Item #30850
Rich collection of articles by 77 specialists from 9 countries on a wide range of aspects of equine veterinary care and research, chiefly 19th and 20th centuries. The first part focuses on reminiscences of veterinarians and a veterinary nurse, old-time treatments compared with current and possibly future practices, and the histories of US and UK veterinary associations. The second part gathers articles on advances in stud medicine, feeding, internal medicine, orthopedics, surgery, anesthesia, exercise physiology, imaging technology, and more. Some of the pieces are reprinted from journals; most are original to this volume. Tons of information here. Heavy; shipping/handling may be extra. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
Price: $40.00