Managing Dystocia in the Field
Chapter 170 Managing Dystocia in the Field Oliver D. Pynn Dystocia or difficult parturition represents a true emergency faced by the equine veterinarian, and effective management is essential for survival…
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Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy
Chapter 82 Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy Stephen M. Reed Cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVM) is the most common cause of spinal ataxia in horses and has a worldwide distribution. The…
Examination of the Eye
Chapter 140 Examination of the Eye Caryn E. Plummer Initial Examination Most ocular structures can be observed either directly or indirectly, and a thorough ophthalmic examination can lead to a…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis and Prepuce
Chapter 98 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis and Prepuce Gerald van den Top Penile and preputial tumors are among the most common neoplasms of the horse. The prepuce and…
Treatment of Joint Disease
Chapter 187 Treatment of Joint Disease Brad B. Nelson, Laurie R. Goodrich Introduction of Joint Disease and Importance Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease is a frequently encountered problem in…
Diseases Associated With Clinical Signs Originating From Cranial Nerves
Chapter 83 Diseases Associated With Clinical Signs Originating From Cranial Nerves Caroline Hahn The nerves emanating from the brainstem (the midbrain, pons, medulla, and cerebellum), whether they are sensory or…
Fungal Endometritis
Chapter 164 Fungal Endometritis Ryan A. Ferris Approximately 1% to 5% of all cases of infectious endometritis are caused by fungal organisms, but fungal endometritis is a clinically important cause…
Common Toxins in Equine Practice
Chapter 211 Common Toxins in Equine Practice Birgit Puschner, Julie E. Dechant Intoxications in horses are infrequent but can result in acute and often lethal presentations or chronic illness. Although…
Diagnosis of Ventral Cranial Trauma
Chapter 95 Diagnosis of Ventral Cranial Trauma Charlotte Sinclair, Anthony P. Pease Anatomic Overview of the Ventral Cranium In young horses, the basisphenoid-basioccipital bone that constitutes the ventral aspect of…
