Publisher's Synopsis
In today's horse industry the ongoing debate between traditional and alternative medications can be truly overwhelming, and herbs and supplements are pre-packaged with "promises" of improvement. So how do you decide what your horse does and doesn't need? Dr. David Ramey saves the day with a fully updated edition of his no-nonsense compendium of all you really need to know about: Vitamins Minerals Sedatives Hormones Antibiotics Liniments Emollients Anesthetics Ointments Corticosteroids Oils NSAIDs Antihistamines Dewormers Joint supplements Bronchodilators Hoof dressings Expectorants Poultices And more Crystal clear explanations, helpful cross-referencing, pronunciation guides, and an index of brand names make this book a convenient and easy way to: understand the actions of ingredients; administer medication safely; select substances wisely; and avoid problems in competition.
