Depigmentation Disorders (Vitiligo) Basic Information Definition • Leukoderma: Depigmentation of the skin • Leukotrichia: Depigmentation of the hair • Reticulated leukotrichia: Cross-hatched or netlike pattern of leukotrichia • Spotted leukotrichia:…
Cryptorchidism Basic Information Definition A state in which a stallion has one or both testes in a location other than the scrotum Synonym(s) Retained testicles, rigs, ridgelings, or originals Epidemiology…
Cystitis, Bacterial Basic Information Definition Bacterial infection of the urinary bladder Epidemiology Risk Factors • Urolithiasis • Neoplasia • Incontinence • Iatrogenic contamination (eg, passage of endoscopes, catheters) Associated Conditions…
Dermatitis, Contact Basic Information Definition Rare form of hypersensitivity associated to contact with potential allergens. Substances that have been identified as potential sources are soaps, shampoos, plants, bedding material, topical…
Black Walnut Toxicosis Basic Information Definition • Black walnut trees are large (50–100 feet) deciduous forest trees often planted as ornamentals. • The demand for black walnut lumber has increased,…
Cryptosporidiosis Basic Information Definition Infection of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum, causing diarrhea Species, Age, Sex Horses of any age may potentially be affected, but…
Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy Basic Information Definition Cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVM, CVSM, CSM, CVCM) is characterized by compression of the spinal cord in the cervical region at the site…
Cecal Impaction Basic Information Definition Distension of the cecum with feed material or fluid (or both) associated with mechanical or functional obstruction to flow of ingesta Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex…
Dermatophilosis Basic Information Definition Common acute and chronic exudative dermatitis caused by an actinomycete. Commonly seen during rainy and humid periods. Synonym(s) Rain rot, rain scald, mud rash, mud fever…
Cecal Perforation Basic Information Definition Loss of integrity of the cecal wall associated with leakage of intestinal contents into the abdomen Synonym(s) Cecal rupture Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • In…
