Dermatitis, Contact Basic Information Definition Rare form of hypersensitivity associated to contact with potential allergens. Substances that have been identified as potential sources are soaps, shampoos, plants, bedding material, topical…
Black Walnut Toxicosis Basic Information Definition • Black walnut trees are large (50–100 feet) deciduous forest trees often planted as ornamentals. • The demand for black walnut lumber has increased,…
Cryptosporidiosis Basic Information Definition Infection of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum, causing diarrhea Species, Age, Sex Horses of any age may potentially be affected, but…
Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy Basic Information Definition Cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVM, CVSM, CSM, CVCM) is characterized by compression of the spinal cord in the cervical region at the site…
Cecal Impaction Basic Information Definition Distension of the cecum with feed material or fluid (or both) associated with mechanical or functional obstruction to flow of ingesta Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex…
Dermatophilosis Basic Information Definition Common acute and chronic exudative dermatitis caused by an actinomycete. Commonly seen during rainy and humid periods. Synonym(s) Rain rot, rain scald, mud rash, mud fever…
Cecal Perforation Basic Information Definition Loss of integrity of the cecal wall associated with leakage of intestinal contents into the abdomen Synonym(s) Cecal rupture Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • In…
Brucellosis Basic Information Definition • An infectious disease caused by infection with species of the genus Brucella, especially Brucella abortus and Brucella suis. B. abortus has a predilection for the…
Anemia, Equine Infectious Basic Information Definition Equine infectious anemia (EIA) A viral infection of Equids caused by a lentivirus and characterized by inapparent infections and occasional clinical disease with recurrent…
Blister Beetle Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Blister beetles (Epicauta spp.) are insects that contain the toxin cantharidin, a potent vesicating agent that is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract…
