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Clinical Pathology of the Racehorse
This article discusses hematologic and biochemical tests that are important in the evaluation of performance and health in racehorses. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - January 24, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Samuel D.A. Hurcombe Source Type: research

Coagulation Assessment in the Equine Patient
This article provides an overview of preliminary screening and definitive tests to assess coagulation and identify hemostatic defects in horses, as well as a review of the hemostatic disorders most frequently encountered in clinical practice. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - January 23, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: SallyAnne L. DeNotta, Marjory B. Brooks Source Type: research

Practical Tips on Sample Handling for Hematology, Chemistry, and Cytology Testing for Equine Patients:
This article discusses preanalytical errors that commonly affect the accuracy of hematology, chemistry, and cytology testing, and offers practical tips for preventing these errors and maximizing diagnostic yield. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - January 23, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ashleigh W. Newman Source Type: research

Clinical Pathology in the Adult Sick Horse
This article details hematologic and biochemical tests that are important in the evaluation of intestinal and hepatic diseases and reviews bloodwork trends frequently observed in adult horses affected by enteropathy or hepatopathy. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - January 21, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: SallyAnne L. DeNotta, Thomas J. Divers Source Type: research

Hematology Red Flags
This article uses a case-based approach, complemented with diagnostic algorithms and images, to highlight hematologic changes of pathologic relevance in horses, namely, marked erythrocytosis, anemia or leukocytosis, inflammatory leukograms, lymphocytosis in adult horses, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia. These hematologic abnormalities occur with certain diseases and their identification can help clinicians narrow to down differential diagnostic lists. This article highlights the importance of blood smear examination, particularly, but not only, when numerical red flags are identified on automated blood counts. (Source: ...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - January 17, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tracy Stokol Source Type: research

Bone Marrow Examination
This article describes the indications for sampling of bone marrow, the technical aspects of obtaining marrow core biopsies and aspirates, and the preparation of marrow smears. All aspects are illustrated with clinical cases. The information that can be expected from the pathologist ’s report of marrow samples is outlined, and the clinical features and prognosis of different types of leukemia are detailed. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - January 15, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Dorothee Bienzle Source Type: research

Clinical Pathology of Donkeys and Mules
This article presents considerations for sample collection, storage, analysis, and interpretation strategies for clinical pathology testing of donkeys and their hybrids based on the limited information available in the literature. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Erin L. Goodrich, Erica Behling-Kelly Source Type: research

Genetics, Evolution, and Physiology of Donkeys and Mules
The genus Equus is made up of donkeys, horses, and zebras. Despite significant variation in chromosome number across these species, interspecies breeding results in healthy, although infertile, hybrid offspring. Most notable among these are the horse –donkey hybrids, the mule and hinny. Donkeys presently are used for everything from companion animals to beasts of burden. Although closely related from an evolutionary standpoint, differences in anatomy and physiology preclude the assumption that they can be treated identically to the domestic ho rse. Veterinarians should be aware of these differences and adjust their pract...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Margaret M. Brosnahan Source Type: research

Donkey and Mule Welfare
Donkeys and mules have been critical to the development of human civilization, since being domesticated some 6000  years ago. However, they suffer from being undervalued or ignored by development agencies and animal protection nongovernmental organizations. Where they are recognized as affecting agriculture and the economy it is often because they are seen as being either invasive pests or an anachronism in th e developing countries of the twenty-first century. Even in the wealthier societies of the world, donkeys suffer from ignorance about their proper management or a booming industry in health care products based on do...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Eric Davis Source Type: research

Skin Disorders of the Donkey and Mule
This article outlines the main disease entities that the author has encountered, although there are many other diseases and disorders that occur in different parts of the world that are not yet appreciated. When investigating a skin disease, a logical and comprehensive clinical approach should always be made; many conditions are similar in clinical presentation or are complicated by comorbidity or secondary infection, infestation, or self-trauma. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Derek C. Knottenbelt Source Type: research

Donkey and Mule Behavior
Donkeys and mules often are misunderstood because of their behavioral differences compared with horses. Working with these animals requires more patience and ability to notice the slightest changes in behavior to diagnose disease. Mules and donkeys form strong bonds and trust with familiar people and other equids. Training mules and hinnies from an early age is key to modifying behavior and acceptance of unfamiliar people. Reproductive behavior is different from that of horses and requires more patience when collecting jacks. Practitioners working with mules and donkeys should take a methodological approach and get to know...
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amy Katherine McLean, Francisco Javier Navas Gonz ález, Igor Federico Canisso Source Type: research

Clinical Evaluation and Preventative Care in Donkeys
Clinical evaluation and preventative care in donkeys should follow similar guidelines as for horses. There are species-specific differences due to the desert-adapted physiology of the donkey. Donkeys are mainly used as pack animals, companions and for production of meat or milk - they may be kept well into old age. Diseases often present late or may go unrecognized leading to poor welfare and quality of life. Basic knowledge of nutrition, blood values, pharmacology and common disease recognition will help veterinarians improve the health and welfare of donkeys. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elena Barrio, Karen J. Rickards, Alexandra K. Thiemann Source Type: research

Key Aspects of Donkey and Mule Reproduction
This article reviews key aspects of donkey and mule reproductive physiology, reproductive medicine, and assisted reproductive techniques that are useful for practitioners offering assisted reproductive techniques, and also for practitioners with the occasional client with a basic reproductive question. (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Igor Federico Canisso, Duccio Panzani, Jordi Mir ó, Robyn E. Ellerbrock Source Type: research

Diseases of Donkeys and Mules
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA: EQUINE PRACTICE (Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice)
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ramiro E. Toribio Source Type: research

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Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research