Chapter 192 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Fetlock Joint Sarah E. Powell Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been available to equine veterinarians for more than two decades. Despite this technique…
Chapter 154 Scrotal Hernia in Stallions Warren Beard The inguinal canal is an oblique passage through the abdominal wall through which all testicular structures pass. The superficial opening of the…
Chapter 172 Evaluation of the Compromised Neonatal Foal Kevin T. Corley, Jonna M. Jokisalo Major Body System Assessment (Triage) When a compromised neonatal foal is first presented, it is important…
Chapter 167 Embryo Transfer Luis Losinno Embryo transfer (ET) involves scheduled artificial insemination (AI) of a donor mare, recovery of embryos by transvaginal uterine lavage 7 to 9 days after…
Chapter 149 Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma Elizabeth A. Giuliano Tumors affecting the orbit, eyelid, or globe often manifest initially as signs of ocular discomfort or mucopurulent discharge, but they can…
Chapter 195 Sesamoid Fracture J. Lacy Kamm The proximal sesamoid bones (PSBs) are paired small pyramid-shaped bones on the palmar and plantar surface of the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints, respectively….
Chapter 184 Uroperitoneum Peter R. Morresey Uroperitoneum is a well-documented and readily diagnosed condition. Although it is reported in adult horses, the condition most commonly affects neonatal foals. Retention of…
Chapter 208 Protecting the Abused or Neglected Horse Clara Ann Mason Equine cruelty, neglect, and abuse are becoming more prevalent in our society, with economic recession, a saturated equine market,…
