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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Hemospermia Basic Information Definition • The presence of blood (erythrocytes) in the ejaculate, either macroscopic (as evident on gross examination of red-tinged semen) or microscopic (occult hemospermia) • Causes infertility…
Sperm Abnormalities Azoospermia Basic Information Definition A complete absence of spermatozoa in the ejaculate Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Affects stallions of various ages depending on cause Geography and Seasonality Spermiostasis…
Megaesophagus Basic Information Definition Chronic dilation (ectasia) and atony of the body of the esophagus Synonym(s) Esophageal ectasia Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Congenital megaesophagus is seen in foals and…
Pancreatitis, Acute Basic Information Definition Acute inflammation of the pancreas Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex All ages but more likely in older horses Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint The clinical signs…
