Pneumonia, Viral Basic Information Definition Lower respiratory tract infection associated with equine influenza virus, equine herpes viruses (EHV), equine arteritis virus (EAV), equine rhinitis virus (ERV), equine adenovirus, or Hendra…
Ergot-Related Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Claviceps fungi (“ergot”) produce a variety of toxins that can adversely affect the reproductive, circulatory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems of horses. Claviceps fungi are visible…
Lameness Examination Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • A normal horse moves in a balanced manner with all limb movements in equilibrium. • If lameness is present, movement is unbalanced…
Ventricular Premature Complex and Ventricular Tachycardia Basic Information Definition • Ventricular premature complex (VPC): A spontaneous premature ventricular depolarization that originates from the ventricles, resulting in a QRS′ complex and…
Lameness Examination Diagnostic Local Anesthesia Basic Information Synonym(s) Nerve block Joint block Overview and Goal(s) • Diagnostic local anesthesia is often performed to localize lameness. Important considerations are: Understanding the…
Osteochondrosis Basic Information Definition • General term used to describe a disorder of bone and cartilage of an unspecified etiology • Developmental disorder of endochondral ossification • Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)…
Wound Infection Techniques to Reduce Infection in a Traumatic Wound Basic Information Procedure • Principles are the same as for elective surgery. • Patient sedation and wound analgesia: Avoid using…
Gait Analysis Basic Information Synonym(S) Kinematic lameness evaluation, evaluation of lameness Overview and Goal(s) Evaluation of lameness while observing the horse moving is current standard of care. However, agreement for…
