Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse

Nancy S. Loving, DVM, is a successful veterinarian based in Colorado, USA. She specializes in performance horse care and is the author of numerous highly acclaimed articles on the subject. A. M. Johnson, BVM&S, DVetMed, MRSVS, is a senior lecturer in veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK. He is an authoritative writer on equine disease, diagnosis and management.

Conformation for performance; developing strong bones; improving muscle performance; performance feet; protecting the respiratory system; conditioning for performance; nutrition for performance; fitness evaluation; leg swelling - causes and cures; tendon injuries - preventing and managing; high-tech therapy for injuries; managing chronic lameness; digestive disorders; internal parasite control; skin ailments - avoiding and curing; wound management; injectable medications; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; safe and effective restraint; managing the confined horse; safe travel for the equine athlete; pre-purchase evaluation; breeding the performance horse.