Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 55 Diseases of the Nervous System Nervous system diseases have a large impact on the equine industry. Neurologic diseases can progress from fairly minor (alteration in gait and performance)…
Diseases of the Reproductive System
Chapter 56 Diseases of the Reproductive System Of all our domestic animals, it appears that successful reproduction is most difficult in the mare. Even with all the advances in reproductive…
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 54 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are of great importance to the equine industry. The main purpose of a horse is to work, and…
Hematologic Diseases
Chapter 52 Hematologic Diseases Blood disorders are a serious, although rare, problem in horses. As an animal’s blood cells become weakened or destroyed, that animal starts losing its ability to…
Diseases of the Integumentary System
Chapter 19 Diseases of the Integumentary System THE FERRET The normal hair coat of the ferret contains a thick, cream-colored undercoat with coarse guard hairs that determine the coat color….
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 51 Diseases of the Eye In general, any ocular disease can be considered an emergency. Some of these conditions can progress from seemingly minor in the morning to sight-threatening…
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 50 Diseases of the Endocrine System The endocrine system of the horse controls almost all of the body’s functions. Because of this, it is readily apparent when a horse…
Diseases of the Eye and Ear
Chapter 29 Diseases of the Eye and Ear THE EYE The structures of the eye in the bird are similar to those in mammals. Upper and lower eyelids and a…
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 48 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular disease is common in the horse and has been estimated to be the third most common cause of poor performance. The technician…
Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits
Chapter 13 Overview of Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits THE FERRET The name ferret can be loosely translated to mean “mouse-killing, smelly, thief” (Mustelaputorius furo), and surely these small bundles of…
