2. Albert DM (1987) Historic review of retinoblastoma. Ophthalmology 94:654–662PubMed 3. Weller CV (1941) The inheritance of retinoblastoma and its relationship to practical eugenics. Cancer Res 1:517–535 4. Knudson AG…
CHAPTER 4. Dentistry Sandra Manfra Marretta and Rebecca S. McConnico CANINE AND FELINE DENTISTRY Dental Anatomic Review I. Dental formulas Deciduous Dentition Permanent Dentition Dog 2 (I3/3, C1/1, P3/P3) =…
CHAPTER 44. Reproductive Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico MARE REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS I. Breeding history A. Sequential year-by-year account of the mare’s entire career B. Mare background: Before breeding years C. Record…
CHAPTER 49. Bovine Medicine and Management William Raphael and Daniel L. Grooms HUSBANDRY I. Nutrition A. All ruminants have special capacity to ferment fiber in the forestomachs to produce propionic,…
CHAPTER 12. Cardiovascular Disorders Ashley B. Saunders CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY DEFINITIONS I. Afterload: The force or tension on the ventricular myocardium during contraction II. Preload: The volume of blood present in…
CHAPTER 5. Diagnostic Imaging Laura Jean Armbrust GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING I. Image formation A. X-rays are produced by an x-ray tube and are controlled by the milliamperage (mA) and…
CHAPTER 27. Soft Tissue Surgery S. Brent Reimer GENERAL INFORMATION I. Wound classification Wounds are classified based on the degree of contamination. As the degree of contamination increases, the postoperative…
CHAPTER 45. Respiratory Disorders Rebecca S. McConnico RESPIRATORY EXAMINATION I. History A. Exact complaint 1. Description of problem 2. Frequency 3. Duration B. Type of housing and bedding C. Are…
CHAPTER 7. Necropsy Techniques Jon S. Patterson EXTERNAL EXAMINATION I. Before beginning the necropsy: A. Obtain a body weight on the animal B. Record any identification numbers (e.g., ear tags,…
