Neoplastic and non-neoplastic tumors in Equidae of load and traction - Tumors in equids

Out of a total of 26766 pack and draft equids owned by Mexican farmers, which received free veterinary service, 90 tumor masses were diagnosed in horses, 49 in donkeys, 38 in mules and one in hinnies. 103 tumors were surgically removed and sent to the pathology laboratory of the FMVZ of the UNAM for definitive diagnosis. The most frequently found neoplasm was sarcoid, donkeys were the species that presented the most tumors, followed by horses and finally acemillas, none were diagnosed in hinnies. As for sex, donkeys and mules were the most affected, mares were less affected.

About the author

Laureato presso la Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnica dell'UNAM nel 1983, da allora assistente alla Clinica Equina della stessa istituzione, poi professore. Esercita la professione per conto proprio assistendo equini e per l'Asociación Protectora de Animales de Trabajo A.C., con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore equino.

Product details

• Authors: Alfredo López Cabañas
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.09.2023
• EAN: 9786206471103
• ISBN: 9786206471103
• No. of pages: 104
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine