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LIST OF CHAPTERS
Chapter 1: Disease Process
Chapter 2: Foot
Chapter 3: Pastern
Chapter 4: Fetlock
Chapter 5: Cannon
Chapter 6: Knee
Chapter 7: Forearm
Chapter 8: Elbow
Chapter 9: Hock
Chapter 10: Gaskin
Chapter 11: Stifle
Chapter 12: Shoulder
Chapter 13: Withers
Chapter 14: Back and Barrel
Chapter 15: Hindquarters
Chapter 16: Head and Neck
Chapter 17: Skin and Hair
Chapter 18: The Respiratory System
Chapter 19: The Circulatory System
Chapter 20: The Digestive System
Chapter 21: The Urinary System
Chapter 22: The Nervous System
Chapter 23: The Reproductive System
Chapter 24: Systemic Disorders
Chapter 25: Wounds, Drugs and Treatments
Appendix
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CHAPTER 1:
DISEASE PROCESS . . . . .
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Shock
The Process of Inflammation and Healing
Fever
Non-Inflammatory Edema
Arthritis
Necrosis and Gangrene
Septicemia (Blood Poisoning)
Dehydration
Hemorrhage
Anemia
Neoplasms
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CHAPTER 2:
FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Anatomy and Physiology
Conformation
Contracted Heels
Corns and Bruised Sole
Thrush
Canker
Sand Cracks
Keratoma
Gravel
Seedy Toe
Laminitis
Sidebones
Quittor
Navicular Disease
Fractures
Pedal Osteitis
Pyramidal Disease
Wounds
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CHAPTER 3:
PASTERN . . . . . . . . . . 87
Anatomy and Conformation
Grease
Contraction of the Digital Flexor Tendon
Ringbone
Rachitic Ringbone
Fractures
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CHAPTER 4:
FETLOCK . . . . . . . . . . 101
Anatomy and Conformation
Windpuffs
Osselets
Sesamoiditis
Suspensory Ligament Injuries
Fractures
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CHAPTER 5:
CANNON . . . . . . . . . . 125
Anatomy and Conformation
Bucked Shins
Splints
Bowed Tendon
Cannon Area Fractures
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CHAPTER 6:
KNEE . . . . . . . . . . 147
Anatomy and Conformation
x-raying Knees
Epiphysitis
Rupture of Extensor Carpi Radialis
Hygroma of the Carpus
Carpitis
Carpal Fractures
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CHAPTER 7:
FOREARM . . . . . . . 171
Anatomy and Conformation
Strain of Superior Carpal Check Ligament
Radial Nerve Paralysis
Fractures in the Region of the Forearm
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CHAPTER 8:
ELBOW . . . . . . . . . 181
Anatomy and Conformation
Capped Elbow
Fracture of the Olecranon
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CHAPTER 9:
HOCK . . . . . . . . . . 193
Anatomy and Conformation
Capped Hock
Stringhalt
Curb
Thoroughpin
Luxation of Superficial Flexor Tendon
Bog Spavin
Bone Spavin
Bursitis of the Cunean Tendon
Fracture of the Hock Joint
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CHAPTER 10:
GASKIN . . . . . . . . . . 217
Anatomy and Conformation
Rupture of Peroneus Tertius Muscle
Rupture of the Gastrocnemius Tendon
Rupture of the Achilles Tendon
Fractures of the Gaskin Area
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CHAPTER 11:
STIFLE . . . . . . . . . . 229
Anatomy and Conformation
Gonitis
Upward Fixation of the Patella
Luxation of the Stifle Joint
Chondromalacia of the Patella
Osteochondrosis of the Tibial Tuberosity
Fractures of the Stifle Joint
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CHAPTER 12:
SHOULDER . . . . . . . . . . 247
Anatomy and Conformation
Sweeney
Bicipital Bursitis
Arthritis of the Shoulder Joint
Rupture of Serratus Ventralis Muscles
Luxation of the Shoulder Joint
Fracture of the Scapula (Shoulder Blade)
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CHAPTER 13:
WITHERS . . . . . . . . . 263
Anatomy and Conformation
Fistulous Withers—Poll Evil
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CHAPTER 14:
BACK AND BARREL . . . . .
. . . . . 269
Anatomy and Conformation
Umbilical Hernia
Myositis of the Psoas and Longissimus Dorsi Muscles
Subluxation of the Sacroiliac Joint
Overlapping of the Thoracic and Lumbar Dorsal Spinous Processes
Rib Fractures
Saddle Sores (Saddle Galls)
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CHAPTER 15:
HINDQUARTERS . . . . . . . . . . 291
Anatomy and Conformation
Coxitis (Inflammation of the Coxofemoral Joint)
Rupture of the Round Ligament of the Coxofemoral Joint
Luxation of the Coxofemoral Joint (Dislocation of the Hip Joint)
Trochanteric Bursitis
Thrombosis of Posterior Aorta or Iliac Arteries
Fibrotic and Ossifying Myopathy
Myotonia
Neural Paralyses of the Hindquarters
Lathyrism
Fracture of the Pelvis
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CHAPTER 16:
HEAD AND NECK . . . . . .
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Anatomy and Conformation
Torticollis (Dropped Neck) (Bent Neck)
Goiter
Guttural Pouch Disorders
Lampas
Dentistry
Dentigerous Cyst
Mechanically Injurious Plants
Vesicular Stomatitis
Horse Pox
Rhinosporidiosis
Neoplasms
Strangles
Streptococcus Zooepidemicus
Sinusitis
Lacerations of the Eyelid
Trauma to Orbit
Orbital Cellulitis
Conjunctivitis
Injuries to the Cornea
Corneal Dystrophy
Congenital Anomalies of the Cornea
Disorders of the Iris
Cataracts
Disorders of the Inner Eye
Glaucoma
Periodic Ophthalmia
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CHAPTER 17:
SKIN AND HAIR . . . . . .
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Anatomy
Physical Disorders
Pigmentary Disorders
Anhidrosis
Alopecia
Hirsutism (Long Hair Syndrome)
Aural Plaques
Seborrhea
Allergic Syndromes
Ventral Midline Dermatitis
Allergic Dermatitis (Summer Itch) (Spanish Itch)
(Mexican Itch)
Queensland Itch
Photosensitization
Contact Dermatitis
Urticaria (Hives)
Disorders Caused by Insects
Flying Insects
Fleas, Ticks and Lice
Mange
Bacterial Disorders
Staphylococcal Infections
Contagious Acne and Related Disorders
Viral Disorders
Papular Dermatitis
Warts (Papillomatosis)
Sarcoid
Neoplasms of the Skin
Disorders Caused by Helminths (Worms)
Summer Sores
Onchocerciasis
Fungus Disorders
Ringworm (Girth Itch)
Mycetomas
Phycomycosis
Besnoitiosis
Mastocytosis
Sporotrichosis
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CHAPTER 18:
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Anatomy
Physical Disorders
Hydrothorax and Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Obstruction of the Nasal Passages and Upper Respiratory
Tract
Injuries to the Tracheal Rings
Roaring
Heaves (Chronic Alveolar Emphysema)
Bacterial Disorders
Inflammation of the Air Passages (Laryngitis,
Tracheitis, Bronchitis,
Rhinitis and Pharyngitis)
Pleuritis (Pleurisy)
Pneumonia
Foal Pneumonia
Glanders (Farcy)
Melioidosis
Bordetellosis
Pasturellosis
Tularemia
Fungus Disorders
Cryptococcosis
Coccidioidomycosis
Viral Disorders
Equine Influenza
Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis
Viral Arteritis
Adenoviral Infection
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CHAPTER 19:
THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
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Anatomy and Function
The Heart and Vascular System
The Blood
The Lymphatic System
Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Epistaxis
Pericardial Disease
Myocardial Disease
Endocardial Disease
Cardiac Abnormalities
Congenital Heart Disease
Vascular Lesions
Disorders of the Blood
Physical Disorders
Polycythemia
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (Jaundiced
Foals)
Purpura Hemorrhagica
Protozoal Disorders
Ehrlichiosis
Piroplasmosis
Viral Disorder
Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp
Fever)
Poisoning
Phenothiazine Toxicity
Disorders of the Lymphatic System
Epizootic Lymphangitis (Ulcerative Lymphangitis)
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CHAPTER 20:
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM . .
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Anatomy and Function
Physical Disorders
Dysphagia
Choke
Constipation
Atresia Coli
Disorders of the Liver
Internal Parasites
Colic
Lower Digestive Tract Inflammations
Enteritis
Colitis X
Peritonitis
Bacterial Disorder
Salmonellosis
Protozoal Disorder
Trichomoniasis (Protozoal Diarrhea)
Nutritional Disorder
Hyperparathyroidism (Calcium/Phosphorus Imbalance)
Poisonings Affecting the Digestive System
Organophosphate Insecticide Poisoning (Organophosphate
Worming Agent Poisoning)
(Succinyicholine Poisoning)
Lupine Poisoning
Castor Bean Poisoning
Selenium Poisoning (Blind Staggers)
Phosphorus and Zinc Phosphide Poisoning
Arsenic Poisoning
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CHAPTER 21:
THE URINARY SYSTEM
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Anatomy and Function
Sore Kidneys
Nephritis
Nephrosis
Cystitis
Urolithiasis (Urinary Calculi)
Pervious Urachus
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CHAPTER 22:
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Anatomy and Function
Physical Disorders
Shivering
Epilepsy
Convulsive Syndrome of Foals
Congenital Hydrocephalus
Injury of the Central Nervous System
Electric Shock
Wobbles (Equine Incoordination)
Nematode Caused Disorder
Cerebrospinal Nematodosis (Kumri)
Bacterial Disorders
Tetanus
Botulism
Listeriosis
Shigellosis
Meningitis
Viral Disorders
Encephalomyelitis
Borna Disease
Rabies
Poisonings
Chemical
Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Poisoning
Strychnine Poisoning
ANTU Poisoning
Fluoroacetate Poisoning
Thallium Poisoning
Phenol (Creosote) Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Plant
Grass Tetany, Lactation Tetany
Encephalomalacia (Moldy Corn
Poisoning)
Oleander Poisoning
Nicotine Poisoning
Locoweed Poisoning
Bracken Poisoning
Nigropallidal Encephalomalacia
(Chewing Disease)
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CHAPTER 23:
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Female Reproductive System Anatomy
Heat Detection
Pregnancy Testing
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Infertility and Abortion
Premature Foals
Mastitis
Male Reproductive System Anatomy
Semen Evaluation
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Orchitis and Vesiculitis
Scrotal Hernia
Disorders Common to Both Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Coital Exanthema
Dourine
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CHAPTER 24:
SYSTEMIC DISORDERS . . .
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Bacterial
Neonatal Bacterial Infections
Brucellosis
Leptospirosis
Anthrax
Malignant Edema
Tuberculosis
Protozoal
Trypanosomiasis
Viral
African Horsesickness
Fungal
Aspergillosis
Metabolic Disorders
Azoturia or "Tying-up" Syndrome
Hyperthermia
Nutritional Myopathy (White Muscle Disease)
Hereditary
Hereditary Multiple Exostosis
Poisons and Venoms
Insect Venoms
Snakebite
Cantharidin Poisoning (Blister Beetles)
Fluorosis
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CHAPTER 25:
WOUNDS, DRUGS &
TREATMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 639
Wounds and Treatments
Drugs and Their Actions
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APPENDIX . . . . . . .
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Bibliography
Vital Function Norms of the Horse
Skeleton of the Horse
Body Parts of the Horse
Planes of Reference
Glossary
Index
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