Performing the Large Animal Physical Examination

The editorsGayle Leith, MS, DVM, MA, DABVP (Equine Practice) is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.Sarah Eaton, DVM, DACT, CVA, DABVP (Equine Practice), is an Associate Professor of Practice Faculty at the University of Arizona in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), is a dual appointment Associate Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.Skyler Bentley, BS (Veterinary Science) is the Animal Care Manager on-site at the Campus Agricultural Center (CAC) in Tucson, Arizona, USA for the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.Lisa Hallam has been working in veterinary medicine as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) since 1999.

• Contributor Names and Affiliations xxAbout the Editors xxiiiPreface xxviiAcknowledgments xxviiiAbout the Companion Website xxixPart I Performing the Physical Examination of Horses 11 Setting the Stage: Observing and Understanding Equine Behavior 3Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar2 Safe Methods by Which to Approach and Restrain the Equine Patient 17Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar3 Assessing the Big Picture: The Equine Body, Skin, Coat, Coat Colors, and Markings 42Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar4 Examining the Head, with Emphasis on the Eyes and Ears 99Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar5 Examining the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Systems of the Equine Patient 138Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar6 Examining the Alimentary Tract of the Equine Patient 173Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar7 Equine Musculoskeletal and Lameness Exams 203Lara Shreve8 Examining the Nervous System of the Horse 226Gayle Leith and Ryane E. Englar9 The Reproductive Exam in the Mare 252Sarah Eaton10 The Reproductive Exam in the Gelding and Stallion 272Sarah Eaton11 Examination of the Neonate 284Sarah Eaton12 Basic Clinical Procedures in Equine Practice 301Gayle Leith, Sarah Eaton, and Ryane E. Englar13 Indications for Referral in Equine Practice 357Gayle Leith and Ryane E. EnglarPart II Performing the Physical Examination of Ruminants 36914 Setting the Stage: Observing and Understanding Ruminant Behavior 371Skyler Bentley and Shaun Huser15 Safe Methods by Which to Approach and Restrain Ruminants 392Skyler Bentley and Shaun Huser17 Examining the Head of the Ruminant, with Emphasis on the Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat 419Brian M. Shoemake and Dusty W. Nagy18 Examining the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems of the Ruminant 445Leslie Weaver and Bryan Weaver19 Examining the Lymphatic System of the Ruminant 455Leslie Weaver and Bryan Weaver20 Examination of the Ruminant Digestive System 46121 Examining the Musculoskeletal System of Ruminants 483Brian M. Shoemake and Dusty W. Nagy22 Examining the Nervous System of the Ruminant 503Dusty W. Nagy and Brian M. Shoemake23 The Reproductive Exam in the Cow, Ewe, Doe, and Female South American Camelid 518Jennifer H. Koziol DVM, MS, DACT24 The Reproductive Exam in the Bull, Ram, Buck, and South American Camelid Stud 529Jennifer H. Koziol DVM, MS, DACT25 Examination of the Neonate 537Dusty W. Nagy and Brian M. Shoemake26 Clinical Diagnostic Procedures in Ruminants 550Philippa (Pippa) Gibbons27 Indications for Referral 575Bryan Weaver and Leslie WeaverIndex 581