Failure to Cycle
Failure to Cycle Basic Information Definition Failure to show estrous behavior when expected during the breeding season Synonyms • Noncycling mare • Anestrus Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Sexually mature mares…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Basic Information Definition Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant tumor of epithelial cell origin, specifically keratinocytes. SCC is the most common neoplasm of the equine eye…
Spermatic Cord Rotation and Torsion
Spermatic Cord Rotation and Torsion Basic Information Definition • Rotation describes twisting of the spermatic cord along the longitudinal axis, usually 180 degrees or less, and is generally an incidental…
Perineal Injury
Perineal Injury Basic Information Definition Traumatic wound(s) to the perineal and perianal area Synonyms • Perineal lacerations (first, second, and third degree) • Rectovestibular fistulas (rectovaginal fistulas) Epidemiology Species, Age,…
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Basic Information Definition Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) typically occurs because of unchecked systemic inflammation as seen in the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or sepsis….
Small Intestine
Small Intestine Diaphragmatic Hernia Basic Information Definition • Herniation of small intestine into the thoracic cavity through a defect in the diaphragm. • May be congenital in origin or acquired….
Small Intestine
Small Intestine Strangulating Lipoma Basic Information Definition Smooth-walled, benign fat tumor of variable size. Suspended by mesenteric fibrovascular pedicle of variable length. The lipoma wraps around a loop of small…
Sperm Abnormalities
Sperm Abnormalities Teratospermia Basic Information Definition The presence of sperm with abnormal morphology. As a rule, fertile stallions have greater than 60% morphologically normal sperm, and less than 10% to…
Metered-Dose Inhalation Therapy
Metered-Dose Inhalation Therapy Basic Information Synonym(s) Nebulization Overview and Goal(s) • The purpose of inhaled therapy is to deliver an amount of medication that ensures therapeutic concentrations in the lower…
Dental Nerve Blocks
Dental Nerve Blocks Basic Information Synonym(s) Perineural analgesia Overview and Goal(s) To provide analgesia to the relevant branches of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) for invasive dental and surgical…
