Examination of the foal.
Recent advances in veterinary diagnostics have improved our ability to diagnose and treat foal diseases. However, these advances do not replace the physical examination as the most valuable diagnostic aid available to the equine practitioner. The basic physical examination provides the majority of information needed to make a presumptive diagnosis, provide a direction for ancillary tests, and formulate a plan for emergency therapy if needed.
Bernard
W V
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Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
Reimer
J M
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D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000097:blood / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000097:blood / Q000502:physiology*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D010920:Placenta / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012016:Reference Values