Key topics include all-new coverage of the latest developments in imaging, biosecurity strategies for individual horse owners and owners of commercial farms and stables, diseases affecting horses at various ages, and a review of colic and other GI tract conditions.A recognized panel of nearly 200 expert contributors represents thriving private equine practices, referral hospitals, and academia, and provides insight on challenges, developments, and differing perspectives from around the world.A succinct approach is used to discuss pathophysiology and diagnosis, but therapeutics are covered in detail.The Current Therapy format focuses on emerging trends, treatment protocols, and diagnostic updates new to the field, providing timely information on the latest advances in equine medicine.A body systems organization makes it easy to find solutions for specific disorders.Suggested readings at the end of each chapter cite peer-reviewed articles and other sources for further research and study.ALL-NEW topics provide updates on infectious diseases, including herpesvirus, equine granulocytic anaplasmosis, and lawsonia infection and proliferative enteropathy; pain diagnosis and multimodal management; management of thoracic and airway trauma, imaging, endoscopy, and other diagnostic procedures for the acute abdomen; and neurologic injury.212 concise, NEW chapters include both a succinct guide to diagnosis of disorders and a detailed discussion of therapy.NEW images demonstrate advances in various imaging techniques.Thoroughly updated drug appendices,including all-new coverage of drug dosages for donkeys and mules,provide a handy, quick reference for the clinical setting.