PintabianBiz Online Glossary of Field Terms
EAM - initialism for equine atypical myopathy
earmarked - designated for a particular purpose
eastern equine encephalomyelitis - one particular type of encephalomyelitis
easy - the verbal command used to ask a horse to slow down their speed
easy keeper - a horse that tends to be overweight or in good flesh while on a simple maintenance diet
eclipse - PHRI term used to describe a dark spot on the forehead in a white facial marking
economic impact - the effect of a particular activity on economic growth
economics - the science of wealth and finances
economist - an individual trained in economics
ectoparasites - external parasites
edema - fluid accumulation in cells or body cavities
editorial support - news features and articles that draw attention to a business or product
.edu - the end of a public education web address
EEE - acronym for eastern equine encephalomyelitis
egg count - a fecal lab procedure used to estimate the level of parasitic infection
EIA - acronym for equine infection anemia
EIPH - acronym for exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage
ejaculate - to discharge semen
electrolytes - sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, phosphorus and calcium needed by the body
electronic mail - written messages sent via computer
element - an essential part
elevator pitch - a very short and succinct summary of your business
eligible - an equine that qualifies for registration in the PHRI
emaciation - wasting away of the entire body
email - acronym for electronic mail
embolism - obstruction of a blood vessel
embryo - developing foal
emergence - the appearance of an entirely new disease
en caul - foal born within the entire amniotic sac
enamel - the glossy outer layer of equine teeth
encapsulated - enclosed in a sheath
encephalitis - inflammation of the brain
encephalomalacia - abnormal softening of brain tissue
encephalomyelitis - inflammation of the spinal cord and brain
encephalomyelopathy - disease which involves the spinal cord and brain
encrypt - to scramble or put in code for protection purposes
encyclopedia - the compendium of factual information and photos regarding the Pintabian horse field
encysted - encapsulated
endemic - disease common to an area
endometritis - inflammation of the membrane that lines the uterus
endometrium - membrane that lines the uterus
endoparasites - internal parasites
endorphins - pain-relieving chemicals
endorsement - statements made by an individual with actual experience used in an advertisement
enema - the injection of liquid into the anus to help a foal pass meconium
enteric - affecting intestines
enteritis - intestinal inflammation
enteropathogens - microbes that cause inflammation of the intestines
enterotoxemia - type of disease caused by clostridia
enterotoxin - substance that poisons the intestinal lining
entire - unneutered
entrepreneur - one who recognizes a need and takes the initiative to form a business to meet that need
enzootic - presence of animal disease in a particular area
enzyme - a protein
epidemic - disease outbreak
epidemiology - the study of disease distribution and outbreaks in populations
epidermis - the outer layer of skin
EP - Equine Podiatry Association initialism for 'Equine Podiatrist'
epitome - perfect example
epistatic - when the presence of a particular gene masks the effect of a different gene
epizootic - animal disease epidemic
EPM - acronym for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis
equestrian - a skilled horse person
equestrian - related to horsemanship or horses
Equidae - the scientific name for the equine family
equilibrium - sense of balance associated with head movements and position
equine - the horse family
equine atypical myopathy - a deadly equine disease of grazing horses
equine grass sickness - neuronal degeneration disease of grazing horses in the United Kingdom
equine infectious anemia - an incurable viral disease
equine protozoal myeloencephalitis - brain and spinal cord inflammation caused by protozoa
equity - monetary value after liabilities have been deducted
eradicate - to destroy elements necessary for disease to live
erection - the enlarging and hardening of the stallion penis
ermine - dark spots that dot the coronet bands
erythromycin - an antibiotic
Escherichia coli - bacteria normally found in the intestinal tracts of horses and humans
esophageal choke - a blockage of the esophagus in horses
esophagus - channel from the mouth to stomach
esteem needs - a need understood by salesman in which humans desire to feel important
estrous - adjective pertaining to the period in a reproductive cycle when a mare is receptive to the stud
estrus - in heat
et al. - abbreviation meaning 'and others'
ethical - pertaining to morality and accepted professional conduct as opposed to the opposite
ethics - the study of the principals of moral and right conduct
etiology - the study of the cause of disease
ethology - the study of animal behavior
eTrep - slang for an electronics entrepreneur
eukaryotes - cells that have a nucleus
euthanasia - mercy killing
euthanize - to painlessly and mercifully put a horse to death
evacuation - removal from a dangerous situation
eventing - equine competition which includes dressage, show jumping and cross-country
eversion - to be turned inside out
ewe neck - a conformation fault where there is a dip rather than a crest in the neck
ex vivo - outside an organism
exam - abbreviation for exam
examination - detailed inspection
exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage - a nosebleed induced by vigorous exercise
exit strategy - a plan to recoup the capital invested in a business and transition the ownership
expert - individual whose knowledge and experience distinguishes him from those less knowledgeable
expert witness - an expert who testifies
expo - acronym for exposition
exposed - when a mare has been bred to or pastured with a stallion
exposition - a trade show where the products of a particular industry are exhibited
exposure - subjection to a disease organism
extender - a substance used to dilute semen
extort - to obtain by coercive or intimidating actions
extortion - blackmail
extortionist - one who extorts
extracellular fluid - water located in cells
extreme nutritional deficiency - nutritional deficiency leading to death
exudate - fluid from inflammation
eye liner - a fine line of black surrounding an equine eye when the area around the eye is white
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