Fibrotic Myopathy
Fibrotic Myopathy Basic Information Definition A mechanical lameness characterized by an abrupt shortening of the forward swing of one or both pelvic limbs with a characteristic “slapping” of the affected…
SMALL ANIMAL
Diarrhea of the Neonatal Foal
Diarrhea of the Neonatal Foal Basic Information Definition Loose or watery fecal consistency Epidemiology Risk Factors • Sepsis • Failure of passive transfer • Peripartum asphyxia syndrome • Pica Contagion…
Endocarditis, Infective
Endocarditis, Infective Basic Information Definition Endocarditis is usually the result of infections of the endocardial surface of the heart, either involving the valves (valvular endocarditis) or the walls (mural endocarditis)…
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test Basic Information • Determine baseline thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations. • Administer thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 5 IU or thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) 0.5 to 1.0 mg IV. •…
Lameness of the Elbow and Shoulder
Lameness of the Elbow and Shoulder Basic Information Definition Injuries and lameness associated with the upper forelimb, cubital joint, or scapulohumeral joint Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Young horses are predisposed…
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Stimulation Test
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Stimulation Test Adults Basic Information • Take pre-ACTH administration blood sample in heparinized or plain tubes. • Administer ACTH gel (1 IU/kg IM) between 8 and 10 am. •…
Draining Tracts from Jaw
Draining Tracts from Jaw Soft tissue origin Foreign body Sialo-cutaneous fistula Abscess
Diarrhea, Neonatal
Diarrhea, Neonatal Noninfectious Foal heat diarrhea Mechanical enterocolitis (pica) Dietary (milk replacer intolerance, lactase deficiency) Necrotizing enterocolitis
Decreased Fecal Output
Decreased Fecal Output Decreased intake Low-bulk diet, such as complete pellets only Cecal, large colon, or small colon impaction Foreign body
