Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Basic Information • The equine thyroid glands are two firm lobes located in the dorsolateral aspect of the third to sixth tracheal rings. • In most healthy horses, the…
Coombs’ Test
Coombs’ Test Basic Information Definition Detection of erythrocyte associated immunoglobulins (IgG and IgM) and complement Synonym(s) May also be referred to as the direct antiglobulin test (DAT). Typical Normal Range…
Yellow Star Thistle and Russian Knapweed Toxicosis
Yellow Star Thistle and Russian Knapweed Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Yellow star thistle and Russian knapweed cause a unique syndrome in horses characterized by the inability to prehend and chew…
Seizures, Known and Suspected Causes in Horses Older Than 1 Year
Seizures, Known and Suspected Causes in Horses Older Than 1 Year Differential Diagnosis
Artificial Insemination
Artificial Insemination Deep Hysteroscopy Basic Information Synonym(s) Hysteroscopic insemination Overview and Goal(s) • The semen is deposited onto the oviductal papilla of the ipsilateral horn on the side of the…
Slaframine Toxicosis
Slaframine Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Slaframine is a mycotoxin produced by Rhizoctonia leguminicola, a fungus that infects legume plants. Chronic and acute toxicosis is caused by ingestion of contaminated feedstuffs….
Polyarthritis and Polysynovitis
Polyarthritis and Polysynovitis Basic Information Definition Inflammation of multiple joints Synonym(s) • Nonerosive polyarthritis • Idiopathic immune-mediated polysynovitis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex A sporadic disease (or group of diseases) with…
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax Basic Information Definition Accumulation of air or gas within the pleural space Epidemiology Risk Factors Thoracic trauma, severe parenchymal disease (pleuropneumonia) Associated Conditions and Disorders Hemothorax, pleuropneumonia Clinical Presentation…
