Laminitis, Chronic Basic Information Definition • A painful inflammatory condition of the hoof-lamellar interface (HLI) that causes lameness, abnormal hoof growth and appearance, and separation of the hoof from underlying…

Electrocardiography/Arrhythmia

Hematuria Basic Information Definition Blood in the urine. Hematuria can be microscopic or macroscopic. Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex The age and sex of the affected horse may rule out some…

Rhabdomyolysis Basic Information Definition Necrosis of skeletal muscle fibers. Rhabdomyolysis in horses occurs associated with exercise and in nonexercising horses on pasture. Synonym(s) • General synonyms: Degenerative myopathy, myonecrosis. Rhabdomyolysis…

Wound Dressing Biologic Dressings Basic Information Procedure • Equine amnion (EA): EA is believed to have most of the qualities of an ideal dressing. Despite its occlusive properties in the…

Neoplasia, Nasal and Paranasal Basic Information Definition Tumors of the nasal passage and paranasal sinuses are uncommon and include a wide range of tumor types, reflecting the diverse tissues present…

Ocular Nerve Blocks Standard Basic Information Synonym(s) Palpebral nerve blocks Frontal nerve blocks Overview and Goal(s) Because of the strength of the horse’s periocular muscles, palpebral and/or frontal nerve denervation…

Motor Neuron Disease, Equine Basic Information Definition An acquired destruction of lower motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord of affected horses leading to clinical signs characterized by postural…

Wry Nose Basic Information Definition Congenital lateral deviation of the nasal bones, the maxilla or premaxilla (incisive bones), and the nasal septum with associated unilateral shortening of the affected bones…

Burns Basic Information Definition A lesion caused by contact with heat or fire Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Barn fires are one of the most common causes of burn in…