may not contain enough new information to warrant the price. Rereading the first edition might be time better spent and money saved. (WFJ)

MAKERS OF THE MODERN THOROUGHBRED, By Peter Willet; Published by University Press of Kentucky (1986)

The development of a breed of horse specifically designed to excell at distances O f I to 1 1/2 miles at an early age is a relatively modem phenomenon. The artistocratic orientation of the English racing venture of the 18th and 19th centuries virtually guaranteed the impact of individual personalities on both the economic development of the industry and the selection of its breeding animals. Makers of the Modern Thoroughbred decribes the involvement of ten individuals whose "business has been the mixing and matching of blood lines to achieve the acme of precocious speed" during the 19th and 20th centuries.

The equine careers of these individuals are presented through a series of interwoven anecdotes that not only communicate the flavor of the racing times, but also illutrate the various philosophies practiced by these breeders and breeder/trainers. Unfortunately, while the impact of each of the ten has been maximized by the author, any critical evalution of their methods has been minimized. Conse- quently, no mention is made of the co-selection of speed and frailty which resulted from the programs of these trendsetters, for example.

Perhaps a more glaring shortcoming is the failure to explain thee training philosophies of any of the trainers included in the collection. Theauthor has been content to list their accomplishments and leave it at that. Remarks such as "it was better for an unsound horse to break down in training than in a race," attributed to Federico Tesio, go unexamined. In explanation, Tesio is proclaimed a "genius not only unwilling but incapable of communicating the whys and wherefors of his breeding and training policies": the author is apparently unwilling to undertake the task himself.

For those interested in personalities and pedigrees, this book will provide some entertainment. Those hoping to gain some insight into the rationale behind the "modem Thoroughbred" will be disappointed. - - (MJG)

PROCEEDINGS OF EIGHTH BAIN-FALLON MEMORIAL LECTURES: EQUINE MEDICINE (1986); Edited by Peter Huntington; Published by the Australian, Equine Veterinary Association, 134-136 Hampden Road, Artarmon, NSW 2064, Australia; 152 pages; $16.00U.S.

The annual Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, in Australia, have become one of the most enlightening equine symposia held anywhere in the world. This is the pro- ceedings from the 1986 lectures held at Surfers Paradise. In the past the lectures have taken a systems approach, but here the program covered selected aspects of the whole horse. The proceedings bring together contributors from Volume 7, Number 2

Australia, U,S.A. and England presenting up-to-date practi- cal information on traditional problems as well as information on new advances in the field.

N. Edward Robinson writes on the structure and function of the normal equine respiratory system, covers material about bronchoalveolar lavage, and explains pulmo- nary defense mechanisms, effects of environment and in- fection. Robinson then continues with the effect of respiratory disease on the response to exercise, acute lung injury and the role of neutrophils, and then finally exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage-- a review of possible mechanisms.

Glen A. Severin presents an update on equine ocular therapeutics, and a description of ophthalmoscopy, d~scrib- ing techniques and interpretation. Other topics covered in detail by Severin are Management of equine eyelid and cor- neal lacerations, equine recurrent uveitis and corneal ulcers.

Jon D. Dunsmore details parasite control in performance horses, equine studs and recreational horses. Dunsmore also describes some important equine parasitic dermatoses.

A section on surgery by K. A. Jacobs covers skin wound management techniques. L. B. Jeffcott describes methods for the assessment of bone strength. V. C. Speirs provides an assessment of prognosis for racing after carpal surgery in 210 Thoroughbreds.

The pathogenesis and epidemiology of Rhodococcus equi, as well as diagnosis and control is covered by Mary D. Barton. R. J. Rose describes current advancements in exercise physiology in the horse. Finally, R. J. Rawlinson covers the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis in the horse.

The book in paper back is a real bargain at the price offered. The information is up-to-date and presented in a very rea~ble manner. (WEJ)

VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICALS AND BIOLOGICALS 5TH EDITION, 1978/1979; Edited by Kim Townsend; Published by Veterinary Medicine Publishing Co. 9073 Lenexa Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215; 1035 pages; $32.95 U.S.

This edition includes the latest available information on pharmaceuticals and biologicals used in veterinary medicine. The publisher has updated the appendixes, revised the indexes to better meet the practitioner's needs, and expanded the product information section with the addition of several new companies.

The sections of this reference book are: alphabetical fist of products by manufacturer; product name index; product category index; active ingredients index; product identi- fication; product information: pharmaceuticals & biologi- cals; product information: diets & nutritional supplements; and product information: diagnostic aids & suppfies.

The appendix has 12 sections: antibiotic therapy in pet birds and reptiles; drug interactions; toxicology; principles of fluid therapy; drug therapy in lab~atory animals; normal values; fundamentals of prescription writing; metric sys- tem, apothecary system and other convenient conversion

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