Veterian Key

Anion Gap Basic Information Definition A calculated value, using the formula [(Na2+ + K+) − (Cl− + HCO3−)], that can aid in determining the cause of acid-base abnormalities Typical Normal…

Albuminuria and Proteinuria Basic Information Definition The presence of excess protein and/or albumin in urine Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) Approximately 2 mg/dL to 36 mg/dL with wet chemistry instrument…

Hoary Alyssum Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Characterized by limb edema and laminitis, hoary alyssum toxicity occurs primarily in horses grazing the plants in pastures or eating the plants when incorporated…

Pruritus

Laminitis, Chronic Basic Information Definition • A painful inflammatory condition of the hoof-lamellar interface (HLI) that causes lameness, abnormal hoof growth and appearance, and separation of the hoof from underlying…

Baermann Test Basic Information Definition A test to detect parasite larvae in feces Typical Normal Range (US and IU units) Results are reported as positive or negative for larvae often…

Electrocardiography/Arrhythmia

Hematuria Basic Information Definition Blood in the urine. Hematuria can be microscopic or macroscopic. Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex The age and sex of the affected horse may rule out some…

Rhabdomyolysis Basic Information Definition Necrosis of skeletal muscle fibers. Rhabdomyolysis in horses occurs associated with exercise and in nonexercising horses on pasture. Synonym(s) • General synonyms: Degenerative myopathy, myonecrosis. Rhabdomyolysis…

Wound Dressing Biologic Dressings Basic Information Procedure • Equine amnion (EA): EA is believed to have most of the qualities of an ideal dressing. Despite its occlusive properties in the…