Large Animal Topic

Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Equine Ovary

...an enlarged ovary on transrectal palpation. Additionally, the other ovary may be smaller in size than the affected ovary (Figure 1). Additional diagnostics such as transrectal ultrasound and hormone level...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...material into an intestinal lymphatic vessel or lymph node to allow for the delineation of TD anatomy and confirm TDL after surgery (lymphangiography, Figure 2). Another technique that has shown...
Small Animal Topic

Perianal Fistulas

...they are about to defecate. Some affected dogs will struggle or try to bite when their tails are lifted. A complete physical examination must include digital rectal examination, since infection...
Large Animal Topic

Abomasal Displacement and Abomasal Volvulus in Cows

...Divers). Your primary care veterinarian may recommend performing the following diagnostics: Physical examination Rectal examination Simultaneous “auscultation and percussion” or “pinging” of the abdomen. A pinging noise is heard when...
Small Animal Topic

Megacolon

...defecate) The stool present in the colon is large and firm, and is easily palpable (a veterinarian can feel it easily). It is important that your veterinarian perform a rectal...
Large Animal Topic

Cesarean Section in Cattle

...for infection andrumen motility (digestive motion) is evaluated and treated concurrently, if necessary. Rectal and vaginal examinations may also be performed to assess the position of the uterus and fetus....
Large Animal Topic

Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles) in Horses

...the following diagnostics: Combination of external and rectal palpation +/- ultrasonographic examination to locate a testicle within the abdomen or inguinal canal. Blood tests measuring testosterone and conjugated estrogens when...