Hemolytic Disorders
Chapter 117 Hemolytic Disorders Simon F. Peek Hemolysis is defined as premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs). This destruction can occur either within the vasculature (intravascular hemolysis) or in…
Equine Piroplasmosis
Chapter 114 Equine Piroplasmosis Angela M. Pelzel-McCluskey, Josie L. Traub-Dargatz Equine piroplasmosis (EP), also referred to as babesiosis, is an apicomplexan hemoprotozoan-caused disease that affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras….
Aged Horse Health and Welfare
Chapter 206 Aged Horse Health and Welfare Laurie A. Beard Interest in geriatric equine medicine has been increasing recently, with more than 20 scientific studies published on related topics from…
Hormone Therapy in Equine Reproduction
Chapter 162 Hormone Therapy in Equine Reproduction Patrick M. McCue, Ryan A. Ferris A variety of hormone therapies is used to stimulate follicular development in noncycling mares, induce ovulation of…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Suspensory Ligament Injuries
Chapter 194 Diagnosis and Treatment of Suspensory Ligament Injuries Duncan F. Peters Suspensory ligament injury in the performance horse is a frustrating condition for both veterinarians and owners, but the…
Low Sperm Count
Chapter 155 Low Sperm Count Diagnosis and Management of Semen for Breeding Dickson D. Varner The equine breeding industry, whether natural-cover or artificial insemination is used, includes many stallions whose…
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 111 Chronic Kidney Disease Harold C. Schott II, Evolution of Terminology and Incidence of Chronic Renal Failure During the past decade, a change in terminology has been adopted in…
Management of Corneal Ulcers
Chapter 143 Management of Corneal Ulcers Freya M. Mowat A corneal ulcer is defined as an area of loss of the corneal epithelium and basement membrane. Ulcers can also extend…
Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Chapter 89 Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy Carrie J. Finno Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD) is a common neurologic disorder that affects many breeds of horses. The disease is characterized by symmetrical ataxia,…
