Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A 22-year-old pony of Americas with two front half heels presented to the clinic with a suspected case of equine encephalomyelitis. Upon examination, the attending veterinarian noted an overall flighty nature, as well as unrelated bishoping

Answer 1

1. pony of Americas-breed of pony, usually between 11.5 and 14 hands, that originated from a cross between a Shetland pony stallion and an Arab/Appaloosa mare
2. half heels-white markings on the medial or lateral aspects of the caudal region of the hoof
3. equine encephalomyelitis-mosquito-transmitted infectious alphaviral disease associated with motor irritation, paralysis, and altered consciousness
4. flighty-nervous
5. bishoping-artificial altering of an older horse's teeth