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Equine endocrinology
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- Book Synopsis
- This book provides a practical, clinical approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine diseases in the horse. Each chapter uses the same structure to form a user-friendly tool of information and advice on aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment for each endocrine disorder. This book covers:- approaches to endocrine disorders;- diseases of the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis;- disorders in calcium regulation and diseases of the parathyroid gland;- diseases of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical axes;- diseases of the endocrine pancreas and Equine Metabolic Syndrome;- hyperlipaemia and lipid metabolism disorders; and- endocrine disorders associated with the female and male reproductive systems.This book also includes material on additional endocrinopathies, such as diabetes insipidus and pheochromocytoma, and is dedicated to the fast-moving field of equine endocrinology. Written by world-leading international experts, it collates their insights and experience into approaches that prove invaluable for general equine practitioners.
- About The Author
- François-René Bertin graduated with a DVM from the National Veterinary School of Nantes (France). After completing an internship in equine medicine and surgery at the National Veterinary School of Alfort (France), François-René trained in Equine Internal Medicine at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (USA) and became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).During his residency, François-René developed an expertise in equine endocrinology and authored several research articles on insulin dysregulation in horses. He then completed a PhD in physiology at McGill University (Canada), investigating the links between inflammation and coagulation. After his PhD, François-René worked as an Equine Internal Medicine specialist at the Equine Hospital of The University of Montreal (Canada) before joining The University of Queensland as a Senior Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine. In 2023, he relocated to Purdue University as an Associate Professor, of Large Animal Internal Medicine.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781789241099
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CAB International, (21 September 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 176
- Weight
- 443 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 189 x 245 x 12 mm
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