The way the horse travels is the way the horse moves. Ideally, both the front and hind legs should move forward in a straight line. The back feet should travel in almost the same tracks as the front feet.
Conformational defects cause deviations in the way the horse moves and places its hooves on the ground, and therefore affects the way impact travels up the leg.
Conformation of the horse refers to how the horse is built, or the structural makeup of the horse.
Lameness is defined as an abnormal gait in which the horse does not travel in a sound and regular manner. Lameness can be the result of a conformational defect, overexertion, neurological disorder, injury, or a disease process affecting the muscle, tendon, and/or bone.
Surgical affections of udder and teats are getting much attention now a days as these affects the economy of the farmer. Milk alone contributes around 63% to the total output from livestock.
Surgical procedures of the ovary and uterus in animals are Ovariohysterectomy (OHE) and spaying, which are gaining more popularity in small animals for more companionship and less disease affinity.
Surgical procedures of testicle and Scrotum in animals are Orchiectomy, Castration and Vasectomy are widely used in small and large animals for various indications.
Surgical affections of penis and sheath Surgical affections of penis and sheath in animals are Hypospadias, Persistent penile frenulum, Fracture of os penis, Wounds of the penis, Strangulation of the penis, Paraphimosis, Phimosis, Prepucial hypoplasia, Posthitis, Prepucial tumors, Scrotal injuries, scrotal infection & scrotal tumors, Hypospadias, Penile tumors etc. Surgical affections of penis and sheath
Surgical affections of the kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, and urethra in animals are various. Urolithiasis is a common affection encountered in male animals due to obstruction of the urine pathway by stones in the sigmoid flexor part.
Surgical affections of Spleen in animals are Splenomegaly, Torsion of the spleen, Tumors of Spleen, Splenic infarction etc.
