Veterian Key

Lead Poisoning Basic Information Definition Lead is a heavy metal that has been associated with poisonings around the world for thousands of years. It has been used in a variety…

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Musculoskeletal Basic Information Overview and Goal(S) • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces images based on the magnetic properties of the hydrogen protons within the body. • MRI…

Enteritis, Proximal Basic Information Definition Inflammatory disease of the duodenum and proximal jejunum resulting in excessive enteric fluid and electrolyte secretion and large-volume enterogastric reflux Synonyms • Anterior enteritis •…

Nutrition Managing Starvation and Neglect Cases Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • The role of the veterinarian is to provide medical services to the neglected horse(s) and to maintain a…

Nutrition Carbohydrates Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • The horse is anatomically designed as a grazing, hind-gut fermenting herbivore, with a range of carbohydrates—hydrolyzable to fermentable—as its primary energy source….

Trypanosomiasis Basic Information Definition A disease caused by a bloodborne parasite of subtropical and tropical climates consisting of several species or subspecies of trypanosomes that are differentiated by clinical disease,…

Gastric Ulceration in Foals Basic Information Definition Disruption of the gastric mucosa, potentially extending into the lamina propria Synonym(S) Gastroduodenal ulcer disease (GDUD) Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Most common in…

Hernia, Inguinal Basic Information Definition • Protrusion of an organ or tissue through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal • Indirect hernia is the most common form of inguinal…

Urospermia Basic Information Definition The presence of urine in the ejaculate, which, by changing the pH and osmolarity of the semen, causes infertility Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Occurs in stallions;…

Wound Closure and Healing Basic Information Indications • Primary closure performed within several hours of injury is appropriate for fresh, minimally contaminated wounds, with a good blood supply, not involving…