Engorged, defined vessels of the face, can result from recent exercise and be a normal finding. This is especially noticeable in horses with short coats and when sweaty after exertion. It can also result from conditions that cause “damming” of the main veins that drains the face and head. What Read more…
The equine trachea is a membranous and cartilaginous tube extending from the larynx at the level of the first or second cervical vertebra to the level of the fifth or sixth intercostal space, where it bifurcates into the principal bronchi dorsal to the base of the heart. What does the Read more…
Broken winded horses are those that have permanent damage to the structure of the lungs caused by a severe allergic or an ‘asthmatic’ attack. What does it mean when a horse is winded? Recurrent airway obstruction, also known as broken wind, heaves, wind-broke horse, or sometimes by the term usually Read more…
Lower Leg Bones The distal limb bones are the foundation of equine lower leg. There are nine bones total and each plays a vital role in movement and stability. The distal limb is everything below the knee and the hock. What is a horses lower leg called? hindquarters: the large, Read more…
The larynx of the horse is part of the upper airway and serves as a conduit between the pharynx and the trachea, or the wind pipe that takes inspired air to the lungs for gas exchange. What is the role of larynx? The primary function of the larynx in humans Read more…
Dobutamine—a β1-adrenergic agonist—is the standard “go to” positive inotropic agent for treating equine hypotension. This drug acts on the myocardium to increase the strength of contraction. How do you treat hypotension in horses? Dobutamine is the standard positive inotropic agent for treating equine hypotension during anaesthesia. It increases cardiac contractility Read more…
The callous type growth on the inside of your horse’s leg is called a chestnut. The chestnut is believed to be the remnant of a toe that the horse’s ancestors may have had millions of years ago. It is a flaky growth of tough, hardened tissue that serves no function Read more…
The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint is the articulation between the distal row of tarsal bones and the three metatarsal bones. Where is the tarsometatarsal joint? The tarsometatarsal joints are composed of the articulations between the bases of the metatarsals and the distal surfaces of the three cuneiforms and the cuboid (Fig. Read more…
The coronet. The coronet, or coronary band, is the source of growth for the hoof wall. It is directly above the hoof wall and is protected by a thick layer of skin and dense hair. What is the area above a horse’s hoof called? Coronet Band This is a very Read more…
small intestine. Lipid digestion occurs primarily in the small intestine, via the production and release of digestive enzymes and bile salts. Where does absorption occur in horses? small intestineThe small intestine of a horse is about 60-70 feet long, and is where most of the breakdown and absorption of feed Read more…