Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide

Amy D'Andrea, Jessica Sjogren, Amy D'Andrea, Jessica Sjogren

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2013
• Print ISBN: 9780813816210
• eBook ISBN: 9781118694992
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an indispensible resource in daily clinical practice. Covering all aspects of a veterinary technician's responsibilities in the care of large animals, the book provides fast access to practical information, aiding newly trained and skilled large animal technicians alike in performing their daily tasks.  Designed as a quick yet comprehensive reference, the tables and charts throughout offer reliable, easy-to-follow information on horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs.

With chapter topics ranging from anatomy and nutrition to emergency and critical care, the book's coverage includes both the basics of veterinary care and more specialized nursing procedures. Veterinary Technician's Large Animal Daily Reference Guide is an invaluable tool for any veterinary technician working with large animals, as well as veterinary technology students seeking more information on these species.

Chapter 1

Anatomy

Amy D'Andrea and Jessica Sjogren with illustrations by Nathan Davis

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Introduction

Systems Overviews

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Introduction

In relation to large animal species, anatomy plays an integral role in how the body works. As technicians, we should be familiar with how the body is put together and the vital functions of each structure. There are nine basic animal systems that we study: the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the nervous system, and the genitourinary system.

This chapter will give a basic overview of each system and the specific anatomical structures that are important to recognize in various large animal species (Table 1.1). In addition, this chapter includes a detailed description of equine conformation and its relation to structural abnormalities.

Table 1.1 / Systems Overviews

System Name	Anatomical Structures	Functions
Integumentary	Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis or subcutaneous layer Hair Glands of the skin Claws/dewclaws Hooves Horns	One of the largest and most extensive organ systems in the body Composed of 4 tissue types Covers and protects underlying structures within the body A critical barrier to the harsh outer world
Musculoskeletal	Bone Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton Joints Skeletal muscle Cardiac muscle Smooth muscle Tendons	The framework of the body that supports and protects soft tissues within the body Provides movement and some body functions
Cardiovascular	Heart Blood Arteries Veins Capillaries	Regulates body functions and delivers oxygen, antibodies, inflammatory cells, and nutrients throughout the body Removes waste from tissues The heart pumps blood throughout the vessels to maintain body function.
Lymphatic	Plasma Red blood cells Platelets White blood cells Lymphatic fluid Immune components	Transport system Cellular metabolism Assists in immune response Aids in homeostasis
Respiratory	Upper respiratory tract Lower respiratory tract Lu...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Copyright page
• Contributors
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: Anatomy
• Chapter 2: Preventative Health Care
• Chapter 3: Nutrition
• Chapter 4: Internal Medicine
• Chapter 5: Reproduction
• Chapter 6: Nursing Care
• Chapter 7: Clinical Pathology
• Chapter 8: Radiography of the Horse
• Chapter 9: Pharmacology
• Chapter 10: Emergency Care
• Chapter 11: Holistic Medicine for Horses
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index
• Eula