Hernia, Umbilical
Hernia, Umbilical Basic Information Definition Protrusion of an organ or tissue through a defect in the normal abdominal wall at the umbilicus Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Affects foals Risk Factors…
Small Intestine
Small Intestine Volvulus Basic Information Definition • Rotation of a segment of jejunum, ileum, or both about its mesentery of 180 degrees or greater. May occur as a primary lesion…
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Nuclear Scintigraphy Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Medical nuclear medicine is the science of using radioactive substances (termed radionuclides or radioactive isotopes) to evaluate specific metabolism and physiology. As…
Venous Catheterization
Venous Catheterization Alternate Sites Basic Information Synonym(s) Lateral thoracic vein catheterization Cephalic vein catheterization Saphenous vein catheterization Overview and Goal(s) Placement of a catheter in alternate vessels including the saphenous,…
Neurologic Examination
Neurologic Examination General and Peripheral Basic Information Disorders of the nervous system are serious and sometimes debilitating problems affecting horses. Many diseases, disorders, and toxins can affect the nervous system…
Body Conditioning Score
Body Conditioning Score Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Developed at Texas A&M University over 25 years ago as an applicable method to compare horses based on their stored body…
Small Colon
Small Colon Impaction Basic Information Definition Physical obstruction of the small colon with feces Synonym(s) Fecal impaction Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Young horses and elderly (>15 years) horses are predisposed….
Postpartum Breeding
Postpartum Breeding Basic Information Definitions • Foal heat is the first postpartum estrus. Behavioral estrus and ovulation typically accompany foal heat. Expression of behavioral signs of estrus, however, can be…
Self-Mutilation
Self-Mutilation Basic Information Definition Self-mutilation is a broad term used to describe a complex group of behaviors often resulting in self-inflicted tissue damage or body harm. Synonym(s) • Self-injurious behavior…
