Abnormalities of Lactation
CHAPTER 15 Abnormalities of Lactation STEVEN D. VAN CAMP, MARY BETH. STANTON Lactational abnormalities are rarely encountered in mares. Yet when a particular mare is involved and her foal is…
Management of Twin Pregnancy
CHAPTER 13 Management of Twin Pregnancy AMANDA C. RAGON Twin pregnancy in mares is a significant cause of noninfectious abortion and perinatal death. Twins are reported to account for 20%…
Retained Fetal Membranes
CHAPTER 12 Retained Fetal Membranes WALTER R. THRELFALL The functions of the fetal membranes, also referred to as the placenta, and fluids are to supply nutrition to the fetus, remove…
Control and Synchronization of the Estrous Cycle and Ovulation
CHAPTER 10 Control and Synchronization of the Estrous Cycle and Ovulation CARLOS R.F. PINTO, PATRICK J. MEYERS Accurate and predictable synchronization of estrus and ovulation is vital to equine breeding….
Stallion Sexual Behavior Dysfunction
CHAPTER 6 Stallion Sexual Behavior Dysfunction SUE M. McDONNELL INADEQUATE SEXUAL INTEREST AND AROUSAL; SLOW OR VARIABLE RESPONSE Common complaints concerning inadequate sexual interest and arousal or slow or variable…
Infertility and Diseases of the Reproductive Tract of Stallions
CHAPTER 3 Infertility and Diseases of the Reproductive Tract of Stallions WILLIAM B. LEY, STEVEN H. SLUSHER Although horse breeding has evolved considerably in the last 50 years, reproductive research…
Reproductive Examination of the Stallion: Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness
CHAPTER 2 Reproductive Examination of the Stallion: Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness CHARLES C. LOVE The stallion breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) is intended to estimate a stallion’s reproductive potential, which…
Techniques for Artificial Insemination
CHAPTER 5 Techniques for Artificial Insemination JUAN C. SAMPER Although artificial insemination (AI) in horses can be done with semen collected at the farm for immediate use, maximization of this…
The neurological examination
2 The neurological examination Examination of nervous system function is achieved by observation, palpation and inducing reflexes and responses. The following section will explain the significance of the tests and…
Localizing lesions
3 Localizing lesions William of Occam (died circa 1350) pioneered the KISS (‘Keep It Simple, Stupid!’) approach to problem-solving with his philosophical principle that the fewest possible assumptions are to…
