"Written by one of the UK's leading equine veterinary practitioners, this textbook is dedicated wholly to the veterinary management of the racehorse. The Racehorse: A Veterinary Manual brings together all the major orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic conditions likely to be encountered in racehorse practice and concisely details state-of-the-art best practice for diagnosis and management strategies. The book spans the full range of fields relevant to the clinician including topics as diverse as rehabilitation, respiratory medicine, exercise physiology, pre-purchase and herd health. Well-illustrated and comprehensive, it succeeds in being both practical and firmly evidence-based, making it an invaluable resource for clinicians worldwide as well as a useful reference work for many non-veterinarians in the racing industry"--Provided by publisher.