: Comprehensive sections on reproduction, nutrition, neonatology, and disease management.
The primary guide for this subject is , currently in its second edition (2022). Edited by Sue Loly and Heather Hopkinson, it serves as a comprehensive reference for both students and practicing professionals, covering horses, cattle, camelids, small ruminants, pigs, and other farm animals. Core Guide Features
: Features over 500 color images, "Technician Tip" boxes, case studies, and self-review questions. Recommended Versions & Alternatives
Several retailers offer this guide and related practical handbooks: Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
: Detailed guidance on common livestock and hobby farm animals, including newer chapters on poultry and pet pigs.
: Updated coverage of general anesthesia, dentistry, and surgical procedures.
: Step-by-step instructions for physical examinations, restraint, hospital biosecurity, and diagnostic imaging.