Hepatic Diseases in the Horse
Chapter 66 Hepatic Diseases in the Horse Kelly L. Carlson The liver is one of the largest organs in the equine body and is responsible for multiple functions. It regulates…
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Esophageal Disease
Chapter 63 Esophageal Disease Pilar Camacho-Luna, Frank M. Andrews Esophageal disease is not uncommon in horses. This chapter describes the most relevant esophageal conditions that affect horses, most of which…
Induction of Parturition
Chapter 169 Induction of Parturition Erin E. Runcan, Margo L. Macpherson, Dale L. Paccamonti Parturition in the mare is an efficient, well-coordinated event. The process begins with stage I, which…
Diseases of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
Chapter 50 Diseases of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Thomas H. Witte Clinically Relevant Anatomy and Physiology The rostral extent of the nasal cavities, the external nares, is supported…
Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Chapter 135 Equine Metabolic Syndrome Nicholas Frank Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a collection of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities associated with the development of laminitis in equids. The American College…
Uterine Tears
Chapter 160 Uterine Tears David E. Freeman Uterine tears, ruptures, and lacerations are among the most common causes of postpartum peritonitis in mares. Among causes of postpartum deaths in 98…
Postpartum Complications in Broodmares
Chapter 159 Postpartum Complications in Broodmares SeÁn A. Finan, Angus O. McKinnon The postpartum period is a critical period in the mare’s reproductive process because complications can be life threatening…
Factors Affecting Fertility Rate With Use of Cooled Transported Semen
Chapter 156 Factors Affecting Fertility Rate With Use of Cooled Transported Semen John R. Newcombe Physiology of Cooled Semen For equine semen to be transported over long distances or for…
Prepartum Complications of Pregnancy
Chapter 158 Prepartum Complications of Pregnancy SeÁn A. Finan, Angus O. McKinnon Complications in late gestation pose a diagnostic challenge for the practitioner because a set of differential diagnoses must…
