Chapter 167 Embryo Transfer Luis Losinno Embryo transfer (ET) involves scheduled artificial insemination (AI) of a donor mare, recovery of embryos by transvaginal uterine lavage 7 to 9 days after…

Chapter 172 Evaluation of the Compromised Neonatal Foal Kevin T. Corley, Jonna M. Jokisalo Major Body System Assessment (Triage) When a compromised neonatal foal is first presented, it is important…

Chapter 149 Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma Elizabeth A. Giuliano Tumors affecting the orbit, eyelid, or globe often manifest initially as signs of ocular discomfort or mucopurulent discharge, but they can…

Chapter 198 Canker Maarten Oosterlinck Equine proliferative pododermatitis, or canker, is a debilitating disease of the hoof characterized by chronic proliferation of horn-producing tissues, mainly in the frog region but…

Chapter 195 Sesamoid Fracture J. Lacy Kamm The proximal sesamoid bones (PSBs) are paired small pyramid-shaped bones on the palmar and plantar surface of the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints, respectively….

Chapter 184 Uroperitoneum Peter R. Morresey Uroperitoneum is a well-documented and readily diagnosed condition. Although it is reported in adult horses, the condition most commonly affects neonatal foals. Retention of…

Chapter 196 Wounds of the Foot Tim G. Eastman Horses are “fight-or-flight” animals and as such frequently are prone to traumatic incidents. Wounds involving the digit are a common challenge…

Chapter 208 Protecting the Abused or Neglected Horse Clara Ann Mason Equine cruelty, neglect, and abuse are becoming more prevalent in our society, with economic recession, a saturated equine market,…

Chapter 142 Cataract Alison B. Clode A cataract is an irreversible opacification of the crystalline lens caused by alterations in protein structure and binding associated with changes in lens metabolism….

Chapter 197 Keratomas Tim G. Eastman Keratomas are benign tumors of the hoof that generally arise between the hoof wall and third phalanx as a result of abnormal proliferation of…