Small Animal Topic

Lung Lobe Tumors

...longer when the tumor is smaller or located on the periphery of the lung lobe (15–17.5 months), when the lymph nodes are small (20 months) and when the tumor can...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...the abdomen and pelvic limbs. The thoracic duct (TD) is the extension of the CC into the chest, which carries chyle into the thoracic cavity and eventually empties its contents...
Small Animal Topic

Oral Tumors

...salivation and/or sanguinous (i.e., bloody) oral discharge Facial swelling/ asymmetry Enlarged cervical lymph nodes Difficulty in chewing food or opening mouth Dropping food from mouth Visible mass Loose teeth (especially...
Large Animal Topic

Cesarean Section in Cattle

...and for embryo transfer calves. Other indications include: Inadequate cervical dilation (not enough relaxation of the cervix muscles) Abnormal pelvic bone conformation (shape) in the cow Rupture of the cow’s...
Large Animal Topic

Dystocia in Horses

...uterine torsion or twist of the uterus, or previous injury such as a pelvic fracture causing narrowing of the birth canal. Dystocia is a true equine emergency and prompt intervention...