Rectal Tear
Rectal Tear Basic Information Definition Partial- or full-thickness tear through the wall of the rectum (or occasionally the small colon) Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Small horses or ponies •…
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage Basic Information Definition Loss of blood from the vascular space Synonym(s) • Extravascular blood loss • Bleeding Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Horses of any age are susceptible to blood…
Guttural Pouch Mycosis
Guttural Pouch Mycosis Basic Information Definition Fungal infection within the guttural pouch(es) that affects the neurovascular structures inside of the pouch, causing hemorrhage and neurologic deficits Epidemiology Associated Conditions and…
Pyospermia
Pyospermia Basic Information Definition The presence of neutrophils, pus, or both in the semen, which can cause decreased fertility or infertility; usually a result of seminal vesiculitis Synonym(s) Leukospermia Epidemiology…
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Subcutaneous Emphysema Basic Information Definition Accumulation of air in the subcutaneous tissues of the skin Risk Factors • Endoscopic surgery • Intramuscular injections • Choke • Pulmonary disease • Animal…
Melanoma, Cutaneous
Melanoma, Cutaneous Basic Information Definition Neoplasm of dermal melanocytes or “nevus cells” within the basal layer of the epidermis Synonym(s) • Equine melanocytic disease • Cutaneous melanoma Epidemiology Species, Age,…
Gastric Ulceration in Adult Horses
Gastric Ulceration in Adult Horses Basic Information Definition Disruption of the gastric mucosa, potentially extending into the lamina propria Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Most common in race horses (estimated >90%…
Neck Pain (Cervical Dysfunction)
Neck Pain (Cervical Dysfunction) Basic Information Definition Abnormal cervical function characterized by soft tissue, bony, or articular pain; muscle hypertonicity; or neck stiffness. Severe cases include neurologic deficits of ataxia,…
