Uveitis, Equine Recurrent Basic Information Definition Recurrent and often progressive inflammation of any to all parts of the uveal tract. Immune-mediated panuveitis has an approximately 2% to 25% prevalence rate…

Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Basic Information Overview Ultrasound involves sending high-frequency sound waves into the patient and “listening” to the waves as they reflect off tissue. Depending on the amount of reflection,…

Hepatic Amyloidosis Basic Information Definition A rare disorder of protein folding in which normally soluble proteins are deposited as insoluble fibrils that progressively disrupt tissue structure and impair function Epidemiology…

Estrus, Prolonged Basic Information Definition Estrous behavior lasting more than 12 days Synonym(s) Persistent estrus, nymphomania Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Sexually mature mares Risk Factors Endometritis Geography and Seasonality •…

Theiler’s Disease Basic Information Definition Disease characterized by acute severe hepatic necrosis, most commonly related to recent (within 1–3 months) administration of equine biologic products Synonym(s) • Serum-associated hepatitis •…

Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Basic Information Definition Loss of blood platelets in newborn foals as a result of destruction by maternal antibodies Synonym(s) Alloimmune thrombocytopenia of neonates Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…

Lymphoma, Equine Basic Information Definition Neoplasia of lymphoid origin Synonym(s) Lymphosarcoma; malignant lymphoma (lymphoma is currently the preferred term) Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Most common form of hematopoietic neoplasia…

Gastric Dilation Basic Information Definition Distension of the stomach with fluid or gas Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Colic (often acute onset and severe) • ± History of consumption…

Wound Dressing Absorbent Dressings Basic Information Procedure Absorbent/Adherent and Nonadherent Dressing (ADs) • ADs are used during the inflammatory phase of healing to assist with debridement. Wide mesh gauze usually…

Bronchoalveolar Lavage Basic Information Synonym(s) Lung wash Overview and Goal(s) It is commonly agreed that tracheal wash cytology, endoscopy, and radiography are not sufficient diagnostic techniques for the diagnosis of…