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The external lips or folds of the vulva of the female.

Chemically unstable; easily destroyed.

Tears in the skin and underlying muscle.

Tear gland.

A sterile salt solution for (usually intravenous, but sometimes subcutaneous) administration containing sodium lactate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride; given to restore fluid and electrolyte balance. [slang: "electrolyte jug"]

The production of milk by the mare.

Milk sugar.

An inability to close the eyelids completely.

Inflammation of the laminae of the foot, which serve to attach the coffin bone to the hoof wall; also known as founder.
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Cells found in the epidermis, the outer most layer of the skin, that are important in generating immune responses in the skin.

Visual inspection of the interior of the abdominal cavity with a specialized instrument (a laparoscope), inserted through the body wall.

Immature forms or stages in the life cycle of certain small animals, such as insects or parasites.

Paralysis affecting one side of the larynx, caused by damage to either of the two recurrent laryngeal nerves; also called roaring.

Inflammation of the larynx.

Visual examination of the larynx.

Muscular, cartilage-containing structure comprising the upper part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and trachea, and containing the vocal chords the "voice-box."

Lasix also known as Furosemide is a potent diuretic. It acts by inhibiting the reabsorption of electrolytes within the kidney. The excreted electrolytes then "draw'" excess water along with them. Furosemide is used in the treatment of non-inflammatory edema (e.g., allergic reaction, heart failure, excessive swelling of the udder after weaning). Furosemide has also been used extensively to help control the severity and frequency of "lung bleeding" in racehorses, although this is not an FDA-approved use of this drug.
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Dormant stage of certain infections during vvhich the infectious agent is known to be present but is not actively replicating and cannot be detected by usual means.

Closer to the side than to the midline of the body.

Irrigation or flushing out.