SOMMAIRE : Pt. 1 History, Physical Examination, and Medical Records 1 1 Ruminant History, Physical Examination, and Records 3 2 Equine Physical Examination, History, and Records 15 Pt. 2 Manifestations of Disease 25 3 Pain 27 4 Alterations in Body Temperature 36 5 Alterations in Respiratory Function 46 6 Alterations in Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems 88 7 Alterations in Alimentary and Hepatic Function 102 8 Localization and Differentiation of Neurologic Diseases 123 9 Alterations in Body Weight or Size 152 10 Alterations in Urinary Function 171 11 Alterations in Skin 182 12 Alterations in Sexual Function 207 13 Musculoskeletal Abnormalities 233 14 Collapse/Sudden Death 246 Pt. 3 Disorders and Management of the Neonate 255 15 The Peripartum Period 257 16 Perinatal Adaptation, Asphyxia, and Resuscitation 266 17 Initial Management and Physical Examination of the Neonate 277 18 Supportive Care of the Abnormal Newborn 294 19 Neonatal Infection 303 20 Manifestations of Disease in the Neonate 319 21 Milk Replacers 382 Pt. 4 Collection of Samples and Interpretation of Laboratory Tests 387 22 Clinical Chemistry Tests 389 23 Collection and Submission of Samples for Cytology and Hematology 413 24 Alterations in the Erythron 415 25 Alterations in the Leukogram 420 26 Alterations in Blood Proteins 427 27 Alterations in the Clotting Profile 434 Pt. 5 Disorders of the Organ Systems 441 28 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 443 29 Diseases of the Respiratory System 479 30 Diseases of the Alimentary Tract 593 31 Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System 790 32 Diseases of the Renal System 824 33 Diseases of the Nervous System 873 34 Mammary Gland Health and Disorders 1019 35 Diseases of the Hematopoietic and Hemolymphatic Systems 1039 36 Diseases of Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues 1085 37 Diseases of the Eye 1149 38 Diseases of the Skin 1200 39 Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases 1233 40 Diseases of Muscle 1266 41 Diseases of the Reproductive System 1292 Pt. 6 Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies 1347 42 Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy 1349 43 Disinfectants and Control of Environmental Contamination 1371 44 The Use of Biologics in the Prevention of infectious Diseases 1381 45 Parasite Control Programs 1436 46 Nutrition of the Sick Animal 1458 Pt. 7 Congenital, Hereditary, Immunologic, and Toxic Disorders 1463 47 Congenital Defects and Hereditary Disorders in Ruminants 1465 48 Congenital Defects and Hereditary Diseases in the Horse 1556 49 Immunologic Disorders 1589 50 Disorders Caused by Toxicants 1614