Scientifically accurate and up-to-date, this standard work provides information on all aspects that are important for keeping horses healthy and vital. The authors succeed in conveying their expertise in a practical and understandable manner. They describe fundamental connections as well as the causes and symptoms of diseases, and outline pathways to successful conventional or alternative therapies.

Important topics include:

• Biology of the horse: how a horse is "built"
• Healing methods: options in conventional medicine and naturopathy
• Diagnostics: use of devices and blood tests
• Behavioral abnormalities: awareness of problems and psychosomatoses
• Syndromes: from head shaking to sleep disorders
• Diseases: from laminitis to metabolic disorders
• Digestive problems: from colic to dental damage
• Parasites: from skin fungi to worms
• Poisonings: from acacia wood to mold
• Vaccinations.