Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination 1st Edition

Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination, 1st Edition — Gayle Leith, Sarah Eaton, Ryane E. Englar, Skyler Bentley, Lisa Hallam

Capture attention with a practical, clinic-ready guide designed for veterinarians, vet technicians, and students who work with cattle, horses, camelids, and small ruminants. This authoritative manual walks you step-by-step through comprehensive physical exams, combining clear technique with clinical reasoning to improve on-farm assessments and hospital diagnostics.

Inside you’ll find concise protocols for systematic observation, hands-on palpation, auscultation, and targeted neurologic and orthopedic checks. Photographic examples and easy-to-follow sequences make complex maneuvers accessible—helping trainees build confidence and experienced practitioners refine efficiency. Emphasis on safety, animal handling, and biosecurity ensures reproducible results in diverse settings from university clinics to remote farms.

Practical benefits: enhance herd and individual health evaluations, streamline triage, and sharpen decision-making for treatment and referral. The book’s organization supports rapid reference during busy shifts and structured learning in veterinary curricula. Ideal for use in North America, the UK, Australia, and beyond, it addresses species-specific considerations relevant to global large-animal practice.

Whether you’re preparing for clinical rotations, elevating on-farm care, or updating workplace protocols, this volume delivers the skills and clarity needed for confident, humane examinations. Professionally written and clinically focused, it’s a must-have resource for anyone serious about large animal medicine.

Order your copy today to strengthen clinical skills, improve patient outcomes, and bring evidence-based examination techniques to every visit.

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