Page 27 - The Veterinary Care of the Horse
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Briefing the vet
Preparation for the vetting
VetBooks.ir The vetting procedure
The veterinary certificate
Insurance
Limited examinations
Summary
ESTIMATING THE AGE OF A HORSE FROM ITS TEETH
Eruption times
Appearance
The angle of the incisors
Hooks
The shape of the cutting surface of the incisors
The infundibulum and enamel ring
The dental star
Galvayne’s groove
Summary
BLOOD TESTS
Taking blood samples
The components of blood
Haematology
Interpretation of test results
Biochemistry
RESTRAINT OF THE HORSE
Using a stable or holding pen
Use of a bridle or chifney bit
Holding a leg up
Using a twitch
Sedation
General anaesthesia
EQUINE GENERAL ANAESTHESIA by Karen Coumbe MA VetMB CertEP
