Brucellosis
Brucellosis Basic Information Definition • An infectious disease caused by infection with species of the genus Brucella, especially Brucella abortus and Brucella suis. B. abortus has a predilection for the…
Anemia, Equine Infectious
Anemia, Equine Infectious Basic Information Definition Equine infectious anemia (EIA) A viral infection of Equids caused by a lentivirus and characterized by inapparent infections and occasional clinical disease with recurrent…
Blister Beetle Toxicosis
Blister Beetle Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Blister beetles (Epicauta spp.) are insects that contain the toxin cantharidin, a potent vesicating agent that is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract…
Atrioventricular Block, Third Degree
Atrioventricular Block, Third Degree Basic Information Definition Total dissociation between the atrial (P waves) and ventricular (QRS complexes) rhythm because there is no conduction through the atrioventricular (AV) node. The…
Arteritis, Equine Viral
Arteritis, Equine Viral Basic Information Definition Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is a contagious arterivirus disease of horses named for the characteristic vascular lesions that develop. Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…
Cleft Palate
Cleft Palate Basic Information Definition A congenital defect resulting in the partial or complete failure of closure of the palatal folds in early embryologic development Synonym(s) Palatoschisis Epidemiology Risk Factors…
Choanal Atresia
Choanal Atresia Basic Information Definition Choanal atresia is a congenital abnormality resulting in unilateral or bilateral obstruction of the choanae. Choanal atresia is caused by failure of the bucconasal membrane…
Clover Toxicosis
Clover Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Clover toxicity is caused by ingestion of alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) or red clover (Trifolium pratense), resulting in signs of photosensitivity and liver failure. Synonym(s)…
Cecal Volvulus
Cecal Volvulus Basic Information Definition Rotation of the cecum around the mesenteric axis (which is also the long axis of the cecum) Synonym(s) Cecal torsion Epidemiology Associated Conditions and Disorders…
Bronchopneumonia, Bacterial
Bronchopneumonia, Bacterial Basic Information Definition Bacterial infection and inflammation of the airways, lung parenchyma, or both Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition • There is no genetic or breed predisposition, except…
