The horse’s gastrointestinal tract consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and the highly developed large intestine composed of the caecum, large colon, small colon and rectum (figure 1). Where does horse digestion occur? The saliva of a horse Read more…
Pancreatitis in the horse is uncommonly reported and primarily described as occurring in adult horses 1-8. In 1937, Higginson reported 6 adult horses with partial or complete obstruction of the pancreatic duct that had pancreatitis as the main pathological finding Read more…
Horseshoe kidney is the most common urinary congenital abnormality. When it is found at the time of operation in a deceased donor, it can be divided and transplanted into two different recipients or as a unit in a single receptor; Read more…
Cinch sores or galls are often caused by a cinch or cinch buckle rubbing the wrinkled and sweaty skin right behind the elbow. These sores are painful to horses, just like a blister on your foot is during a hike. Read more…
Horseshoe kidney is a condition in which the kidneys are fused together at the lower end or base. By fusing, they form a “U” shape, which gives it the name “horseshoe.” Can you live with a horseshoe kidney? Horseshoe kidney Read more…
The saddle, bridles and straps were used to aid the rider, but they also provided the opportunity to add fancy decoration, such as shiny metal mounts and pendants, which sometimes had religious symbolism. The Romans believed such symbols would protect Read more…
Horseshoe kidney is not a contraindication to pregnancy. A high percentage of women with horseshoe kidney have a complicated pregnancy or have to have labor induced. Although a complicated pregnancy was terminated, the horseshoe kidney was corrected by surgery so Read more…
18 pairs. Each rib is attached to a thoracic vertebrae, so horses generally have 18 pairs of ribs, corresponding to their 18 thoracic vertebrae. What animal has 14 ribs? Pigs: 13-16 (7 sternal, 7-8 asternal) Ruminants: 13 (8 sternal, 5 Read more…
There is no known cure for a horseshoe kidney, but if your child has complications, her symptoms will be treated. Treatment approaches may include: antibiotics (to treat an underlying infection) surgical intervention (for symptomatic kidney stones) Can you live a Read more…
What causes horseshoe kidney in a child? Researchers aren’t sure exactly why horseshoe kidney occurs. It may be caused by a problem with chromosomes. Horseshoe kidney can occur along with some genetic disorders, such as Turner syndrome and Edward syndrome. Read more…