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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
47 Ataxia Spinal ataxia INITIAL PRESENTATION In spinal cord disease, the ascending proprioceptive tracts may be affected before the descending motor tracts resulting in ataxia as the presenting sign. Damage…
72 Scratching INTRODUCTION Biting, scratching, chewing and auto-amputation of digits are rare but can occur with sensory neuropathies (Fig. 72.1). Cauda equina compression in dogs may result in self-mutilation of…
41 UMN Intervertebral disc disease INITIAL PRESENTATION • Pain • Proprioception deficits • Paresis/paralysis. INTRODUCTION The anulus fibrosis of the intervertebral disc may rupture or bulge, and compress the adjacent…
