Metacarpal Disease, Dorsal Basic Information Definition Dorsal metacarpal disease (DMD) includes two conditions: dorsal metacarpal periostitis (“bucked shins”) and dorsal cortical stress fractures of the third metacarpus (MC-III). Synonym(s) DMD…
Sodium Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Sodium ion or salt toxicosis may occur from ingestion of excess sodium in either feed or water or from water deprivation. Synonym(s) • Hypernatremia •…
Embryo Transfer to Recipient Basic Information Synonym(s) Embryo transplantation Overview and Goal(s) See “Embryo Transfer: Embryo Collection” in this section. Indications Establishment of a pregnancy in a surrogate dam after…
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…
