Turner and McIlwraith's Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, 5th Edition

Dean A. Hendrickson (Editor), A. N. Baird (Contributions by) 

ISBN: 9781394261932

Wiley-Blackwell

June 2025

432 pages

Paperback

Description

An indispensable resource for students and practitioners in large animal surgery, updated with new practices and techniques

Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery provides the critical knowledge needed to confidently approach even the most challenging surgical cases. Authored by highly experienced practitioners, this comprehensive resource offers step-by-step guidance on both routine procedures and complex surgical interventions for cattle, horses, swine, goats, llamas, and camelids. Concise chapters are organized in an efficient table-based format, allowing for rapid reference in both exam preparation and real-world clinical scenarios.

The fifth edition of this classic textbook continues to set the standard for clear and reliable guidance on large animal surgery, equipping readers with the most current knowledge in clinical veterinary practice. Carefully reviewed references and enhanced visuals are accompanied by critical updates on equine orthopedic surgery, veterinary anesthesia, dental surgery, upper respiratory surgery, and more.

Addressing everything from basic pre-surgical care to specialized reconstructive procedures, Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery:

• Describes the surgical conditions and techniques commonly encountered in large animal practice

• Covers general aspects of surgery including preoperative evaluation, suturing materials and patterns, and postoperative infection

• Contains a wealth of high-quality illustrations that clarify each step in complex surgical procedures

• Features interactive multiple-choice questions for self-assessment and reinforcing key concepts

• Includes downloadable images in PowerPoint format, enabling instructors and practitioners to quickly create customized presentations

Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fifth Edition is a must-have for veterinary students taking introductory surgery courses such as Principles of Surgery, Clinical Sciences, and Livestock Medicine, as well as for veterinary practitioners in equine and livestock surgery looking for an up-to-date reference.

Table of Contents

Contributors xxiii

Preface to the Fifth Edition xxv

Preface to the Fourth Edition xxvii

Preface to the Third Edition xxix

Preface to the Second Edition xxxi

Preface to the First Edition xxxiii

About the Companion Website xxxv

1 Presurgical Considerations 1

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

2 Anesthesia and Fluid Therapy 7

Khursheed Mama DVM, DACVAA

3 Surgical Instruments 35

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

4 Suture Materials and Needles 63

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

5 Knots and Ligatures 75

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

6 Suture Patterns 81

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

7 Principles of Wound Management and the Use of Drains 101

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

8 Reconstructive Surgery of Wounds 113

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

9 Equine Orthopedic Surgery 127

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

10 Equine Urogenital Surgery 157

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

11 Surgery of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract 197

Lauren K. Luedke, DVM, DACVS-LA and Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

12 Equine Dental Surgery 213

Dr. Jennifer Rawlinson, DVM, DAVDC (Equine Specialty)

13 Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery 229

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

14 Bovine Gastrointestinal Surgery 245

A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS

15 Bovine Urogenital Surgery 271

A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS

16 Bovine General Surgery 315

A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS

17 Small Ruminant Surgery 341

A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS

18 Camelid Surgery 357

A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS

19 Swine Surgery 365

A. N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS

Index 379

About the Author

Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS, ACVS, is Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Large Animal Soft Tissue) and Professor of Surgery at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

A.N. Baird, DVM, MS, DACVS, is Chief of Staff of the Large Animal Hospital, Section Chief of Large Animal Surgery, and Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.