Veterian Key

Gasterophilus Basic Information Definition The most common, although rarely clinically significant, gastric endoparasite in adult horses and foals Synonym(s) • “Bots,” the bot fly larvae, are the stage found in…

Wound Dressing Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Wound dressings • >300 wound dressings available, ranging from passive adherent/nonadherent to interactive and bioactive products that contribute to healing • Most…

Keratitis, Noninfectious Basic Information Definition Immune-mediated keratitis (IMMK) is one of the most common noninfectious corneal diseases in horses. Synonym(s) Chronic equine keratitis Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition None known,…

Clostridiosis, Enteric Basic Information Definition Enteric disease caused by infection with clostridial species, primarily Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile Synonym(s) • Necrotizing enterocolitis (typically associated with C. perfringens) • Pseudomembraneous…

Heel Extension Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) Heel extensions are placed on the weight-bearing surface of the digit of neonatal foals to prevent hyperextension of the joints of the digit….

Thrombocytopenia, Immune-Mediated Basic Information Definition Excessive bleeding caused by an absence of blood platelets as a result of their destruction by autoantibodies Synonym(s) Autoimmune thrombocytopenia Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase/Transpeptidase (GGT) Basic Information Definition Induced enzyme: Membrane-bound enzymes (not cytoplasmic) with increased activity attributed to cholestasis, drug, or hormonal effects Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units)…

Glaucoma Basic Information Definition Pathologic disease state associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition Horses prone to developing recurrent uveitis are at risk for developing glaucoma….

Insect Hypersensitivity Basic Information Definition A hypersensitivity reaction to bites by various insects Synonym(s) Summer itch, summer “fungus,” sweet itch, lichen tropicus, Queensland itch (Australia), Sommerekzem (Germany), Manochsvankorv (Sweden), Kasen…

Globulins Basic Information Definition Globulins are a heterogeneous group of large serum proteins other than albumin. These include clotting proteins, complement, many acute phase proteins, immunoglobulins, and lipoproteins. Typical Normal…