Reasons for performing study: There is increasing anecdotal evidence among horse owners, trainers and equine clinicians of a high prevalence of subepiglottic ulcers, suggested to have a negative effect on racing performance. Objectives: To provide a prevalence study and pathological...

The establishment of the Society of Swiss Veterinarians was discussed. Highlights focused on its early beginnings in the year 1813, achievements from 1813 to 1848, milestones in the field of veterinary education, animal breeding, training, and control of animal diseases from 1813 up to the present. ...

The second volume of Terrestrial Animal Health code 2013 edition (22nd) includes revised information on the following subjects: infection with rabies virus; infection with rinderpest virus; infection with Trichinella spp.; infestation of honey bees with Acarapis woodi; infection of honey bees with ...

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is a common cause of external abscesses in horses. Approximately 8% of affected horses develop internal infection, which is associated with increased mortality and expense. Respiratory disease caused by C. pseudotuberculosis occurs in approximately 40% of horses...

The study was conducted in Veterinary Hospitals in Khartoum state in order to determine the clinical cases in different animal species. Many Bovine diseases were diagnosed in different Veterinary Hospitals in Khartoum State from 2010 to 2012. A total of (204) cases were recorded all over the state...

A 3-year-old Thoroughbred colt with history of fever and respiratory disorders for seven days is reported. Physical examination showed pyrexia and tachycardia, and auscultation revealed radiation of the heart sounds over the thoracic cavity and a reduction in bronchovesicular sounds in the ventral...

This paper is the second part of the article wherein the authors summarizes the treatment, prognosis, and complications of equine pleuropneumonia. The most important part of the treatment is the agressive antibiotic therapy, removal of necrotic tissue, bacteria and toxins via an in dwelling...

This atlas presents concise information with colour images of major animal diseases. For each disease there is information on the aetiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and prevention and control. The images are of high quality and are chosen to help field veterinary personnel in making a diagnosis....

Case records of 43 horses with pleural effusion associated with acute pleuropneumonia, chronic pleuropneumonia, or pleuritis secondary to a penetrating thoracic wound were reviewed to determine the predisposing factors, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition. Acute pleuropneumonia was diagnosed ...