Encyclopedia of Veterinary Terms

The abbreviated term for a certain bacteria, called Escherichia coli

The small feathers that cover the ear of birds

A pellet that contains medication or growth regulator that is placed underneath an animal’s skin or in its ear

The removal of part of the ear of certain livestock animals in a particular pattern; this is how ownership is designated

A type of punch used to identify animals by marking their ears

The act of cutting a pattern into an animal’s ear for identification purposes

A type of tag that is fastened to an animal’s ear for identification purposes

The placement of an ID tag on an animal’s ear

The term used to refer to an animal that has been held back by its ears

A horse with the ability to gain maximum speed with just a few strides

An animal that does not need much food or care to survive

A patch of bleeding beneath the skin; a bruise

Molting or shedding

A procedure that is used to evaluate the health and structures of the heart

The act of hatching out of an egg

An instrument that is used to sever a diseased part by tightening a chain around it and tightening it

The outermost of the three layers of an embryo; this eventually turns into the hair, skin, and nerves

An ovum that is fertilized outside of the uterus

The act of pulling heat from outside of the body, like lizards and snakes do

The turning out of the eyelid

A disease of the skin that is characterized by the development of small papules, itching, and sometimes alopecia; itching and crust formation may be involved.

The collection of fluid in the tissue

To carry something away

The eventual inability of an animal to give birth to young

The extent to which a drug is effective

Discharge

The escape of fluid or blood into tissues or body spaces or cavities

Waste material that is excreted from the digestive system

The body of reproduction that is produced by the ovum

The female sex cell or germ cell

The structure found on the upper part of the embryo chick’s beak; this is used for breaking the shell at the time of hatching

The excretion of semen from the reproductive system of the male

A type of protein that is found in cartilage and other types of tissue

A type of castration in which rubber bands are used to cut off the spermatic cord and cause it to waste away.

The device that is used in bloodless castration; small bands

Another word for tail

A device that is powered by batteries and used to shock animals slightly in order to aid in driving them

A way of collecting semen by sending an electric current into a male animal’s rectum

A way of collecting semen for insemination in which electrical currents are applied to cause ejaculation

A probe with a power source that is used to promote ejaculation without copulation

A record of the activity of the myocardium

A tool that is used to create a record of the electrical activity in the myocardium

Any record of the electrical activity that takes place in the brain

A type of instrument used to make a record of the brain’s electrical activity

Any substance that breaks into ions when placed into a solution

A record of the strength of contractions of the muscles that are caused by electrical stimulation

The lifting of something

A type of tool used to separate tissue from bone

Wasting away or being excessively weak or thin

The castration of an animal

A type of tool that is used to sever the spermatic cord without breaking the skin

A tool that is used to castrate an animal by crushing the spermatic cord

The blockage of a vessel by an object, like air or fat

The collection of something in a blood vessel

The zygote that is developed after conception

The sac the holds the embryo after conception

The transfer of an embryo from one female to another for any purpose

The science of dealing with embryo

Something having to do with an embryo or the development of an embryo

The embryo sac; the sac that holds the embryo as it develops

The cutting of the fetus to allow it to be removed from the uterus

The act of vomiting

Any substance that creates the urge to vomit

Discharge

A disease of the lungs that is created by the enlargement or change in the alveola and alveolar walls

The breaking down of large globs of fat into smaller parts

To suspend one liquid into another without it mixing

The white substance over the crown of teeth

To enclose something in a type of sheath or capsule

The softening of the brain, a medical condition

A medical condition in which the brain and spine are inflamed

A disease of the brain of any type

Any type of pen or enclosure for the confinement of animals

Any crusting or coating on the body

To become enclosed in a type of bladder or cyst

Any type of agent that is used to kill parasites

The presence of a disease within a given area

An inflammation of the lining of the heart

The inside layer of the heart

Having to do with the internal system

A person who specializes in the study of the hormone system

The study of the hormone system

A disease involving the part of the system that produces hormones

The administration of a tube passed through the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and trachea

The innermost layer of an embryo

Something that has its origin inside the body

A type of fluid that fills the cochlear canal

The innermost layer of the uterus

Any of many parasites that live inside the host’s body

A brain that is produced by the brain, it raises the threshold of pain

A type of instrument that is used to look inside the body

Any examination of the inside of the body that is made using an endoscope

The term for the lining of the medullary cavity, a type of tissue

The covering of cells that is the lining of the organs and blood vessels

A type of toxin that is produced within a living thing and is released upon destruction of that living thing, usually along with its disintegration or decomposition

Introducing fluid into the rectum of a living thing

Any type of crop that is preserved in a silo for use as feed for animals; also called silage

To put plant material in a silo to bring it to fermentation for use as silage

The intestines

A medical condition in which the small intestines are inflamed

Inflammation of the large and small intestine

The creation of an opening into the small intestine through surgical means

Internal parasites

The organs of an animal’s body, usually the intestines

Turning in of the eyelids

The removal of a whole organ; usually the eye ball

Having to do with an enzyme or process involving an enzyme

A substance that causes chemical change to another

The area along the dorsal vertebral column

The lining of the brain and spinal cord central canal

The word for the outside layer of the heart

The outbreak of a disease inside of a group

The study of the way that diseases spread within a group

The outside layer of the skin

Something that is found above the dura mater

The loss of sensation due to the injection of a substance into the space above the dura mater

A collection of blood or fluid above the dura mater

The covering over the larynx, much like a lid

A condition of frequent or recurring seizures that are not of a system origin

A type of hormone, also called adrenaline

The excessive production of tears

An incision that is made into the perineum and vagina to help deliver the fetus without further damage to the body structure

A condition in which the urethra opens on the penal dorsum

A bloody nose

The part of the diencephalon that houses the olfactory organs and pineal gland

A manner of healing by growing an epithelium over a surface

A covering of cells that turns into the outermost layer of skin and covers the body

A type of tumor that comes from the mucous membranes in the gums

A state of balance or being balanced

The name for the species of horses, donkeys, mules

The standing upright of a body part due to engorgement of blood

The term used for hair that is standing straight up

Loss of epithelium to the basement membrane

An increase in red blood cells to abnormal levels

Burping or bringing up gas from the stomach

Redness of the skin

A red blood cell that carries oxygen

A type of species of bacteria, often referred to as E Coli

The process of returning the stomach contents to the esophagus

The tube that extends from the mouth to the stomach

A host that is needed for a certain stage in the development of a parasite

A state in which the animal is able to reduce the temperature of its body, heart rate, breathing rate, and metabolism usually in the summer

An animal that is wandering and belongs to someone unknown

A type of substance that is obtained from the urine of a pregnant animal

The type of female hormone produced in the ovaries that contributes to sex drive and female characteristics

The reproductive cycle of female animals

The time period in which a female is receptive to male attention

The science of the way that animals behave in relation to their environment

Having to do with what causes disease

The study of the various causes of disease

Pertaining to normal digestion

Inducing death on an animal or putting them to sleep

Turned from the inside out

Turning from the outside in

Turned inside out

To remove the internal organs

A female sheep that is intact

To remove by surgical methods

Eliminating or the material that has actually been eliminated

Pertaining to material that is falling off

Expiration; breathing out

The diffusion of fluid through a membrane into a type of fluid that is less dense

A type of toxin created by bacteria and absorbed into the host’s tissue

Eyes that are deviated outwards

The act of cutting wool away from sheep’s eyes

One of the two canine teeth; also called dog teeth