Guinea Pig Bacterial Pododermatitis Study Guide
Pododermatitis (commonly called "bumblefoot" or "sore hocks") is a painful inflammatory and infectious condition affecting the pl…
Read article →Equine Valvular Disease Study Guide
Valvular heart disease is one of the most commonly encountered cardiac abnormalities in horses. Unlike small animals where stenot…
Read article →Equine Vesicular Stomatitis Study Guide
Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a contagious viral disease caused by vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), primarily affecting horses, c…
Read article →Equine Vestibular Disease Study Guide
Vestibular disease in horses represents a significant category of neurological disorders affecting balance, coordination, and spa…
Read article →Equine Viral Arteritis Study Guide
Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is an economically important, contagious viral disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus (E…
Read article →Equine Weaving Behavior Study Guide
Weaving is a locomotor stereotypy characterized by repetitive lateral swaying of the head, neck, and forequarters while the horse…
Read article →Equine Urolithiasis Study Guide
Urolithiasis refers to the formation of calculi (stones) within the urinary tract. In horses, this is an uncommon but clinically …
Read article →Equine Uterine Artery Rupture Study Guide
Uterine artery rupture (periparturient hemorrhage) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when arteries supplying blood to t…
Read article →Equine Uterine Tear Study Guide
Uterine tears are among the most serious periparturient emergencies in broodmares, representing one of the leading causes of post…
Read article →Equine Uterine Torsion Study Guide
Uterine torsion is a rotation of the pregnant uterus along its longitudinal (cranio-caudal) axis, representing one of the most si…
Read article →Equine Uveitis Study Guide
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also known as moon blindness or periodic ophthalmia, is the most common cause of blindness in hor…
Read article →Equine Tendon and Ligament Rupture – NAVLE Study Guide
Tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common causes of lameness and early retirement in performance horses, accounting …
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