Hemoptysis and Epistaxis
Chapter 57 Hemoptysis and Epistaxis Henry D. O’Neill By definition, hemoptysis refers to the expectoration of blood-contaminated sputum from the lower respiratory tract (i.e., the trachea, bronchi, and lungs), whereas…
Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage
Chapter 58 Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage Alice Stack Prevalence Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) is a common condition of intensely exercising horses and occurs in up to 75% of horses that race….
Burn Injuries
Chapter 11 Burn Injuries R. Reid Hanson, Elizabeth J. Barrett Burn injuries are a relatively rare occurrence in horses. Barn fires are responsible for the most severe burn injuries in…
Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics
Chapter 25 Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Ashlee E. Watts Muscle, tendon, cartilage, and bone are efficiently and appropriately built during embryonic development. This is particularly manifested by the fact that…
Evaluation of the Horse for Poor Performance
Chapter 18 Evaluation of the Horse for Poor Performance Elizabeth J. Davidson Poor performance is a common problem in horses of all breeds and athletic uses. There are many causes…
Leptospirosis
Chapter 42 Leptospirosis Thomas J. Divers Leptospirosis is caused by a highly invasive spiral bacterium of the genus Leptospira. The infectious agent is capable of infecting both humans and animals….
Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate
Chapter 54 Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate Kate Allen, Samantha H. Franklin In the investigation of upper respiratory tract (URT) function in the athletic horse, obtaining a definitive diagnosis…
Equine Alphaherpesviruses
Chapter 37 Equine Alphaherpesviruses Gisela Soboll Hussey, Gabriele A. Landolt Herpesviruses are large double-stranded DNA viruses that are ubiquitous pathogens affecting most mammals, including horses. The subfamily of Alphaherpesvirinae in…
Investigating Respiratory Disease Outbreaks
Chapter 49 Investigating Respiratory Disease Outbreaks Eric L. Schroeder Outbreaks of respiratory disease are common in horses and result in significant economic loss. Viral infections, including equine influenza virus, equine…
