Topic:Anatomy
Anatomy in horses encompasses the study of the structural organization of the equine body, including the bones, muscles, organs, and systems that function together to sustain life and enable movement. Understanding equine anatomy is important for veterinarians, equine scientists, and horse owners, as it provides insights into how horses move, how they respond to external stimuli, and how various conditions can affect their health and performance. Key anatomical features in horses include the musculoskeletal system, which provides support and locomotion; the cardiovascular system, which circulates blood and nutrients; and the respiratory system, which facilitates gas exchange. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the detailed anatomy of horses, focusing on the structure and function of different body systems, their interrelationships, and their relevance to equine health, performance, and veterinary care.
Tyzzer’s disease in a foal. Light- and electron-microscopic observations. Tyzzer's disease was diagnosed in a 17-day-old foa l after the demonstra tion
of mu ltip le foci of hepat ic necro sis and organisms morphologically compatible with
Bacillus piliformis in hepa tocytes at the margins of the necrotic foci. Th e bac illi were
300 to 500 nm in diameter with occa sional giant bacilli 1000 nm in d iameter. Ma ny intranuclear organisms were seen, and a n a pparent sequence of nuclear penetration by these
organisms was demonstrated . There was hem orrhage in the hear t a nd inflamma tory
cha nges in the mesenteric lymph node . Enteritis was no t pre sent in the j...
[Site lamp examinations of unfixed vitreous in the horse (author’s transl)]. No abstract available