Hyperparathyroidism Basic Information Definition A pathologic condition characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by the parathyroid glands, hypercalcemia, and bone loss. Hyperparathyroidism can be primary or secondary (nutritional)….
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Dental Basic Information Synonym(s) MRI Overview and Goal(s) • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) generates images based on the response of tissue to radiofrequency (RF) pulses while present…
False Dandelion/Flat Weed Toxicosis Basic Information Definition • Stringhalt, a unique disease of horses characterized by spasmodic hyperflexion of one or both hind legs, has been associated with horses eating…
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 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 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 Differential Diagnosis
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 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 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…
