Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Basic Information Definition Cytoplasmic enzyme found within hepatocytes, erythrocytes, and muscle (skeletal and cardiac) Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 147 to 581 U/L Physiology • Lactate…
Colitis/Diarrhea, Acute Basic Information Definition Inflammation of the colon Epidemiology Risk Factors • Stress: shipping, routine changes, illness, hospitalization • Recent diet changes • Recent antimicrobial administration • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory…
Lymphocytes (Lymphocytosis, Lymphopenia) Basic Information Definition Lymphocytes consist of T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells. These cells are an integral part of the humoral and cell-mediated immune response….
Retained Fetal Membranes Basic Information Definition Failure to expel all or part of the fetal membranes within 3 hours of delivery of a foal Synonym(s) Retained placenta, retained afterbirth Epidemiology…
White Blood Cells Basic Information Definition White blood cells consist of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes. Occasionally, mast cells can be observed in the tissue and the…
Inflammatory Airway Disease Basic Information Definition • Inflammatory airway disease (IAD) is a respiratory disease of adult horses that is characterized by noninfectious inflammation of the small airways accompanied by…
Microcytosis Basic Information Definition Microcytosis refers to the presence in the blood of significant numbers of erythrocytes that are smaller than normal (microcytes), often resulting in a decrease in the…
