Veterian Key

Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Pharmacokinetics is what the body does to the drug. • Pharmacodynamics is what the drug does to the body, cell,…

Herpesvirus Basic Information Definition • Equine herpesviruses (EHVs) are ubiquitous enveloped DNA viruses that have a major economic and welfare impact on the horse industry worldwide. • Nine EHVs have…

Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation in Neonatal Foals Basic Information Synonym(s) CPCR CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Overview and Goal(s) • Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation is instituted to return the foal to spontaneous and effective…

Pneumonia, Viral Basic Information Definition Lower respiratory tract infection associated with equine influenza virus, equine herpes viruses (EHV), equine arteritis virus (EAV), equine rhinitis virus (ERV), equine adenovirus, or Hendra…

Ergot-Related Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Claviceps fungi (“ergot”) produce a variety of toxins that can adversely affect the reproductive, circulatory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems of horses. Claviceps fungi are visible…

Lameness Examination Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • A normal horse moves in a balanced manner with all limb movements in equilibrium. • If lameness is present, movement is unbalanced…

Poisoning Basic Treatment Basic Information Overview and Goal(S) Six general steps should be considered when treating poisoned horses. 1 Stabilize the patient if necessary. Goal: keep the animal alive long…

Ventricular Premature Complex and Ventricular Tachycardia Basic Information Definition • Ventricular premature complex (VPC): A spontaneous premature ventricular depolarization that originates from the ventricles, resulting in a QRS′ complex and…

Nutrition Fats Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • A high-fat diet is a disaster if you are planning your own diet, but potentially beneficial for many types of horses. •…

Lameness Examination Diagnostic Local Anesthesia Basic Information Synonym(s) Nerve block Joint block Overview and Goal(s) • Diagnostic local anesthesia is often performed to localize lameness. Important considerations are: Understanding the…