title: Assessment of the skin.
abstract: Thorough clinical examination of the skin combined with a complete history of the problem enables the practitioner to establish a differential diagnosis. The differential diagnosis will determine which tests or treatments are needed for efficient, timely, economic handling of the problem.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barbet
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy / Q000662:veterinary; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D012418:Ruminants; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014935:Wool / Q000254:growth & development