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Tail rubbing and absent tail tone in a Morgan-Quarter Horse crossbred gelding.

Tail rubbing and absent tail tone in a Morgan-Quarter Horse crossbred gelding.

Authors :
Melvin, Jaclyn M.
Mann, Sabine
Divers, Thomas J.
Demeter, Elena A.
Source :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. May2023, Vol. 261 Issue 5, p742-744. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article presents the case study of 14-year-old Morgan–Quarter Horse crossbred with chief complaint of tail rubbing and inability to move his tail. Topics include decreasing gluteal muscle and anal tone, absent tail tone, absent sensation around perineum and prepuce, and absent perineal reflex; and examination identified severely distended urinary bladder and accumulation of fecal material in the rectum.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031488
Volume :
261
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163967616
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.01.0045