Palpation of the internal abdominal organs through the horse’s rectum is an essential part of many clinical examinations and, in the vast majority of cases, a relatively low-risk procedure.

Splints are bony enlargements (exostoses) of the interosseous ligament that connects the splint bones to the cannon bone in a ...

"Which consists of general observation of the horse’s appearance and attitude along with palpation of the horses' legs to feel for any changes from the normal anatomy." Kentucky Derby news ...

In-stall exams include a general health evaluation and palpation and flexion of the legs. Veterinarians will also observe horses out of their stalls, at a trot, to further assess soundness and ...

Esophageal obstruction, or "choke," is a common occurrence in horses that veterinarians approach ... to reduce the risk of rectal tear during palpation and when performing a variety of obstetrical ...

Suspensory ligament injuries in horses can affect the animal’s future athletic ability. In order to understand why and how injuries occur, it is helpful to be familiar with the structures involved.

Tetanus, also sometimes called lockjaw, is a devastating neurological disorder that causes muscle paralysis in horses. Around 75% of infected horses will die, so ensuring you are aware of the signs ...

Twenty-five third-year veterinary students participated in the study on gynaecological examination of horse mares. Students were randomly allocated to three groups and taught palpation and ...