8 Protozoal diseases Besnoitiosis (globidiosis/elephant skin disease) Leishmaniasis Dourine (Trypanosoma equiperdum) There are limited protozoal infections that affect the equine skin. These are invariably also geographically restricted. Whilst some such…
13 Endocrine disorders Hypothyroidism Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction(PPID; equine Cushing’s disease) Hypothyroidism Profile Confirmed cases of hypothyroidism are very rare. Although thyroid dysfunction has been commonly referred to in texts…
2 The approach to the equine dermatological case History taking (anamnesis) The clinical (physical) examination The problem list Differential diagnosis Investigative tests (see Chapter 3) Diagnostic confirmation Recording the findings…
1 Introduction Normal equine skin Skin and hair alterations in disease states Inflammation The acute inflammatory response Chronic inflammation Mechanisms for immunologically mediated skin disease Coombs sensitivity reactions Immune-mediated skin…
14 Nutritional disorders Iodine poisoning (iodism) It is easy to forget that the skin, like other organs, requires the normal nutrients if it is to behave in a normal fashion….
CHAPTER 13. Examination of the Stallion for Breeding Soundness OBJECTIVES While studying the information covered in this chapter, the reader should attempt to: ■ Acquire a working understanding of the…
CHAPTER 16. Surgery of the Stallion Reproductive Tract OBJECTIVES While studying the information covered in this chapter, the reader should attempt to: ■ Acquire a working knowledge of the types…
CHAPTER 14. Semen Preservation OBJECTIVES While studying the information covered in this chapter, the reader should attempt to: ■ Acquire a working understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of breeding…
CHAPTER 5. Transrectal Ultrasonography in Broodmare Practice OBJECTIVES While studying the information covered in this chapter, the reader should attempt to: ■ Acquire a working understanding of the principles and…
CHAPTER 4. Breeding Soundness Examination of the Mare OBJECTIVES While studying the information covered in this chapter, the reader should attempt to: ■ Acquire a working understanding of the procedures…
