Wounds of the Foot
Chapter 196 Wounds of the Foot Tim G. Eastman Horses are “fight-or-flight” animals and as such frequently are prone to traumatic incidents. Wounds involving the digit are a common challenge…
Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases
Chapter 133 Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases Gwendolen Lorch The identification and management of immune-mediated dermatoses is based on understanding the disease pathogenesis. The immune system is focused on host defense and…
Hemopoietic Disorders in Foals
Chapter 174 Hemopoietic Disorders in Foals David M. Wong, Charles W. Brockus Diagnostic Testing of the Hematopoietic System in Foals Knowledge of the various diagnostic tests useful in assessing the…
Emergencies in Stallions
Chapter 151 Emergencies in Stallions Malgorzata Pozor Emergencies in breeding stallions can pose a substantial threat to their future reproductive careers, and prompt diagnosis and appropriate intervention in emergent situations…
Uteropexy in Older Mares
Chapter 166 Uteropexy in Older Mares Palle Brink, John Schumacher Normally, mares are resistant to uterine infection after breeding, even though the endometrium is subjected to the inflammatory effects of…
Pericardial Disease
Chapter 123 Pericardial Disease Sophy A. Jesty Pericarditis is an uncommon but not rare condition in the horse. Early recognition of the disease is necessary for optimal outcome. Horses with…
Eyelid Lacerations
Chapter 147 Eyelid Lacerations Amber L. Labelle The eyelids are a common site of ocular trauma in the horse. Restoring normal anatomic relationships is essential to preserving normal eyelid function…
Shoulder Injuries
Chapter 188 Shoulder Injuries Carol L. Gillis Soft Tissue Injuries of the Shoulder History and Clinical Signs Because of its prominent location on the point of the shoulder, the biceps…
Retained Fetal Membranes
Chapter 171 Retained Fetal Membranes Philippa O’Brien In the mare, the fetal membranes are comprised of the allantochorion, amnion, and umbilical cord. Passage of these membranes during the third stage…
