Parasites of sheep and goats
Hosts: Sheep, goat Life cycle: Both the free-living and parasitic phases of the life cycle are similar to those of the bovine species, O. ostertagi. Geographical distribution: Worldwide Pathogenesis: In…
Parasites of exotics
Pathogenesis: Small infestations may have no obvious effect on the animal; large infestations may cause accumulation of mucus in the trachea and bronchi, leading to coughing and respiratory difficulties, air…
Antiparasitics
Benzimidazoles are poorly soluble and are generally given orally as a suspension. Netobimin can be solubilised and administered via drinking water. Benzimidazoles have also been incorporated into a range of…
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
I. Diseases of the oral cavity 1. Anomalies 2. Dental diseases 3. Dental tumors 4. Diseases of the buccae and tongue II. Diseases of the esophagus 1. Obstruction of the…
Diseases of Foals and Juveniles
I. Foal disorders and diseases 1. Congenital abnormalities 2. Acquired diseases a. Neonatal isoerythrolysis b. Actinobacillosis c. Tyzzer’s disease d. Clostridial enteritis e. Salmonellosis and foal sepsis f. Toxic hepatopathy…
Diseases of the Nervous System and Peripheral Nerves
I. Central nervous system 1. Removal and examination of the brain and spinal cord 2. Malformations a. Hydrocephalus b. Meningocele 3. Degeneration a. Equine leukoencephalomalacia (ELEM) b. Nigropallidal encephalomalacia c….
Diseases of the Respiratory System
I. Upper respiratory tract 1. Structures of normal nose 2. Sinonasal disorders a. Paranasal sinus cyst b. Ethmoid hematoma c. Nasal polyp d. Sinonasal inflammation 3. Guttural pouch diseases 4….
Disease of the Reproductive System
I. Male 1. Morphology of the normal mature equine testis 2. Testicular hypoplasia 3. Testicular degeneration/atrophy 4. Testicular inflammation 5. Testicular neoplasia 6. Accessory male sex organs 7. External genitalia…
