EQUINE R E P R O D U C T I O N by Dean P. Neely, Irwin K.M. Liu and Rober t B. Hil lman; Published by Veterinary Learning Systems Co., Inc. for Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.; 1983; 90 pages. Contact Roche Chemical Division, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, NJ 07110.

Dr. John P. Hughes was the technical editor of this excellent book. He writes in the forward, " Important advances have been made in the field of equine reproduction in recent years. Very importantly, these advances have led to an improved understanding of the physiology of the estrous cycle and gestation and of the use of hormone therapy. The goal of this book is to report the new research in equine reproduc t ion and to demonstrate how this research can be clinically applied to reproductive fertility programs...

"I would like to congratulate Dr. Neely for his outstanding efforts in writing a book that is up-to-date, comprehensive, and objective in its approach to equine reproduction. 1 have enjoyed both reviewing the book and working with Dr. Neely. I would also like to thank Dr. Liu and Dr. Hillman for their fine chapters. May I speak for the authors in saying that we hope this endeavor will be of benefit to all veterinarians working in the field of equine reproduction."

THE EQUINE A T H L E T E by Gary Wilson and Martha Mueller; published by Veterinary Learning Systems, Princeton Junction, N J; paperback, 78 pages; $9.95 U.S.

This book is not written for the equine practitioner, but for the horse trainer who is just beginning to apply sophisticated training principles. Anyone just learning about equine sports medicine, however, will find some useful information here, as the authors present a concise introduction to the subject of equine sportsmedicine.

The first chapter attempts to answer the question, "What is wrong with traditional conditioning and training programs." Many of the more common training faults are discussed in general terms.

The book then provides an introduction into what research has taught us about equine exercise physiology. Overviews of how to build speed and endurance are 212

given. Then in a condensed form the authors offer "Five ways to train a racehorse." Points on establishing a training program are covered and a sample training program is provided. The final chapter is about exploring the mind of a racehorse. WEJ

ATLAS OF SKIN DISEASES OF THE HORSE: Diagnosis and Treatment in Equine Dermatology by Leopoldo F. Montes and J. Thomas Vaughn; published by W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia; 208 pages; $65.00 U.S.

Here is a specialty book destined to be a valuable reference to every equine practitioner for years to come. The 70 page of color illustrations justify the relatively high price. The authors have been working on the book for nearly a decade. It covers many types of skin p r o b l e m s i n c l u d i n g p o d o d e r m a t o s e s , b a c t e r i a l infections, fungal and related infections, viral infections, parasitoses, tumors, iof lammatory dermatoses, diseases affecting hair, and traumatic lesions.

A large part of the material originated with the First Equine Dermatology Clinico-Pathological Seminar held at Auburn in 1974. Most of clinical material presented in the book has been obtained from the Large Animal Clinic at Auburn.

The authors write in the forward, "The grouping of diseases in several different catagories was necessary to present the contents in an orderly fashion and also to create some sort of classification for the skin diseases of the horse. It should be kept in mind, however, that not all the diseases that may affect the skin of the horse are in this book because the cases included are only patients that we handled ourselves. We plan in future editions to expand the scope and contents of the book adding new patients with other diseases so a more complete coverage of equine dermatology can be presented."

A helpful part of the book is the section on "Structure and Function of the Skin." The bulk of the book is presented as case reports with color photos of both the gross lesions and the histological appearance of the disease. WEJ

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