Metacarpal Disease, Dorsal
Metacarpal Disease, Dorsal Basic Information Definition Dorsal metacarpal disease (DMD) includes two conditions: dorsal metacarpal periostitis (“bucked shins”) and dorsal cortical stress fractures of the third metacarpus (MC-III). Synonym(s) DMD…
Sodium Toxicosis
Sodium Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Sodium ion or salt toxicosis may occur from ingestion of excess sodium in either feed or water or from water deprivation. Synonym(s) • Hypernatremia •…
Embryo Transfer to Recipient
Embryo Transfer to Recipient Basic Information Synonym(s) Embryo transplantation Overview and Goal(s) See “Embryo Transfer: Embryo Collection” in this section. Indications Establishment of a pregnancy in a surrogate dam after…
Shock-Dose Fluid Administration
Shock-Dose Fluid Administration Basic Information Synonym(s) Fluid resuscitation Overview and Goal(s) Shock doses of fluids are indicated to support the cardiovascular system and provide adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation to…
Ivermectin and Moxidectin Toxicosis
Ivermectin and Moxidectin Toxicosis Basic Information Definition The macrocyclic lactones ivermectin and moxidectin are widely used parasiticides in equine medicine. Although they have a large margin of safety when used…
Keratitis, Infectious
Keratitis, Infectious Basic Information Definition • Acute or chronic corneal ulcer with associated bacterial, fungal, or viral infection Synonym(s) • Infected corneal ulcers • Fungal keratitis • Bacterial keratitis Epidemiology…
Atrial Premature Complexes and Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Premature Complexes and Atrial Tachycardia Basic Information Definition • Atrial premature complex (APC): A premature depolarization that originates from the atrial myocardium, resulting in a P′ wave on the…
Potomac Horse Fever
Potomac Horse Fever Basic Information Definition Colitis or diarrhea caused by Neorickettsia risticii Epidemiology Geography and Seasonality • Originally reported in the Potomac River Valley. • Cases have now been…
