Concise Guide to Medication, Herbs, and Supplements for Horses

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.