Authoritative, comprehensive and practical, The British Horse Society's Veterinary Manual provides background knowledge on how the horse functions and veterinary advice on ailments, injuries and conditions. This classic work was updated to include sections on: LaminitisEquine Metabolic SyndromeCushing's disease (including update of the physiology of the equine pituitary gland)recurrent airway obstructionEquine genetic diseaseAtypical myopathybiosecurity and strangles.The BHS Veterinary Manual should also be essential reading for all who care about and care for the horse.