Diagnosis is fundamental to the appropriate treatment and wellbeing of the equine patient. Despite the many excellent clinical texts that are available, few seem to explain in sufficiently precise terms which clinicopathological tests are appropriate or how particular techniques should be performed. The first edition of this book was designed to provide an illustrated practical guide to the various diagnostic techniques employed in equine medicine. This second edition is an update by international experts in the field. Once again, it predominantly covers the adult horse and is intended for students, recent graduates and those veterinarians who do not specialize in equine work and may therefore be unfamiliar with some of the diagnostic approaches. Some of.