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

ISBN-13: 9786206471103 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str.

Alfredo López Cabañas

Opis

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.

O autorze

Graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics of the UNAM in 1983, assistant professor since that date in the Equine Clinic of the same institution, later professor. Practicing on his own account attending equines and for the Asociación Protectora de Animales de Trabajo A.C., with more than 30 years of experience in equines.