Collection and Analysis of Bone Marrow
Chapter 28 Collection and Analysis of Bone Marrow Andrea A. Bohn, Consulting Editor The hematopoietic system is composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets, their precursor cells, and the tissues that…
Diseases of the Alimentary Tract
Chapter 32 Diseases of the Alimentary Tract Samuel L. Jones, Bradford P. Smith, Consulting Editors ▪ Diseases of the Equine Alimentary Tract Samuel L. Jones, Consulting Editor Diagnostic Procedures in…
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Chapter 31 Diseases of the Respiratory System Pamela A. Wilkins, Amelia R. Woolums, Consulting Editors ▪ Diagnostic Procedures for the Respiratory System Kara M. Lascola, Pamela A. Wilkins, Consulting Editors…
Diseases of the Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues
Chapter 38 Diseases of the Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues Robin M. Dabareiner, Consulting Editor Physitis (Epiphysitis) A. Berkley Chesen Definition and Etiology Physitis is a term used to describe…
Alterations in Body Weight or Size
Chapter 9 Alterations in Body Weight or Size Meri Stratton-Phelps, Consulting Editor John Maas Major Clinical Signs or Problems Encountered Decreased growth and decreased weight gain in growing animals, 131…
Diseases of Muscle
Chapter 42 Diseases of Muscle Stephanie J. Valberg, Consulting Editor Examination of the Muscular System Stephanie J. Valberg Clinical evaluation of the muscular system requires a systematic and routine method…
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chapter 35 Diseases of the Nervous System Robert J. Mackay, David C. Van Metre, Consulting Editors Cerebrospinal Fluid Mary O. Smith • Lisle W. George • David C. Van Metre…
Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 39 Diseases of the Eye Ellen Belknap, Anne J. Gemensky Metzler, Consulting Editors Ophthalmic History and Examination Renee T. Carter* The clinician’s approach to the ophthalmology patient should be…
Diseases of the Renal System
Chapter 34 Diseases of the Renal System David C. Van Metre, Dominic R. Dawson Soto, Consulting Editors ▪ Equine Renal System Dominic R. Dawson Soto, Consulting Editor Acute Renal Failure…
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 30 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System Virginia B. Reef, Consulting Editor Sheila M. McGuirk Performing the Electrocardiogram No single electrocardiographic lead system has been universally accepted for use in…
