Concise Guide to Medications, Herbs and Supplements for the Horse

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.