Large Animal Internal Medicine, 4th Edition features a problem-based approach with
discussions of over 150 clinical signs. This is the first internal medicine reference that …

The thyroid gland, found dorsal to the trachea just distal to the larynx, is a smooth, firm,
bilobed organ, approximately 2.5 cm  2.5 cm  5 cm, 1 weighing approximately 0.04 g/kg …

The immature foal frequently represents a significant management challenge to even the
most experienced clinician. The clinical course typically involves complications to a range of …

PART 2 DISORDERS OF SPECIFIC BODY SYSTEMS 1366 the mare, the placenta, and the
fetus. Evaluation of the mare should include a thorough physical examination, paying …

A case-control study was conducted to identify risk factors for the congenital hypothyroidism
and dysmaturity syndrome of foals. A questionnaire was used during personal interviews of …

Simple Summary The athletic career of a horse is relatively short. Career length can be
positively influenced by the trainer and the age at which the horse starts competition. There …

Significant progress has been made in understanding and monitoring the causes of equine
abortion over past decades. However, not all in utero pathology results in abortion. It has …

Recently, the central and third tarsal bones of 23 equine fetuses and foals were examined
using micro-computed tomography. Radiological changes, including incomplete ossification …

Hypothyroidism refers to a deficiency of biologically active thyroid hormone (TH). It is useful
to further classify this endocrinopathy as primary, secondary, or tertiary disease. The term …

The purpose of this study was to validate a thyroid‐stimulating hormone (TSH) assay in a
model of equine hypothyroidism. Thyrotropin‐releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation tests …