Author: Csuti, Blair
Hardback; Book; 110 Illustrations, Glossary
176 pages
Published: December 2000
Iowa State University Press
ISBN: 0813828201
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Recognizing the need for a convenient and comprehensive health care manual, Blair Csuti, Eva Sargent, and Ursula Bechert present The Elephant's Foot. Born out of a national conference on elephant care and physiology, The Elephant's Foot is backed by 46 of the foremost authorities on the subject. After a general overview of the elephant foot's anatomy and physiology, The Elephant's Foot leads practitioners through recognition, prevention, and treatment of a variety of foot problems. From nail infections to foot abscesses, readers will find this text contains solutions for most foot troubles with remedies or additional recommendations.A significant challenge presented by the captive management of both Asian and African elephants is maintaining good foot condition in these animals. This book covers normal anatomy and physiology of the elephant foot and teaches practitioners how to recognize, prevent, and treat foot problems.