Horse with abnormal enlarged ovary

Physical Examination

  • General appearance: Healthy appearing mare of good body weight.

  • Vital signs:
  • Temperature: 37.8° C
  • Pulse: 32 beats/min
  • Respirations: 12/min
  • Weight: 521 kg (1149 lb)

  • Skin: Unremarkable

  • HEENT: Mild scleral injection, mucous membranes pink, no nasal or ocular discharge, ears clean, no submandibular lymphadenopathy, and no oral lesions observed.

  • Pulmonary: Eupneic with mildly increased bronchovesicular sounds. No sneezing or coughing.

  • Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, capillary refill time normal, good jugular refill.

  • Gastrointestinal: Gut sounds present and unremarkable.

  • Genitourinary: Unremarkable

  • Musculoskeletal: Mild right front lameness, unshod, feet in need of trimming, digital pulses normal.

  • Neurologic: Limited exam showed no deficits of cranial nerves.

  • Mental status: Bright, alert, and responsive.