Veterian Key

Osteochondrosis Basic Information Definition • General term used to describe a disorder of bone and cartilage of an unspecified etiology • Developmental disorder of endochondral ossification • Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)…

Wound Infection Techniques to Reduce Infection in a Traumatic Wound Basic Information Procedure • Principles are the same as for elective surgery. • Patient sedation and wound analgesia: Avoid using…

Gait Analysis Basic Information Synonym(S) Kinematic lameness evaluation, evaluation of lameness Overview and Goal(s) Evaluation of lameness while observing the horse moving is current standard of care. However, agreement for…

Nutrition Herbs and Other Supplements Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Forage is the main component of any horse’s diet, but intensely exercising horses require supplementation to meet increased nutrient…

Blood Transfusion Adults Basic Information Synonym(s) Transfusion Blood transfusion Bloodgiving Overview and Goal(s) • Overview: a transfusion is the administration of blood and/or partial blood constituents from one horse (donor)…

Nutrition Parenteral Basic Information Synonym(s) PN Partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Overview and Goal(s) • Parenteral nutrition (PN) is nutritional support administered intravenously. • The goal of…

Wound Therapy Antibiotic Therapy for Traumatic Wounds Basic Information Procedure • Antibiotics used in wound lavage/irrigation. Addition of antibiotics to the lavage solution markedly reduces the number of bacteria in…

Rectal Tear Basic Information Definition Partial- or full-thickness tear through the wall of the rectum (or occasionally the small colon) Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Small horses or ponies •…

Sarcoids Basic Information Definition Cutaneous tumor of fibroblastic origin Synonym(s) Older literature may refer to invasive fibromas, fibrosarcomas, or fibropapillomas. Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Equids: Reported in horses, donkeys,…

Hemorrhage Basic Information Definition Loss of blood from the vascular space Synonym(s) • Extravascular blood loss • Bleeding Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Horses of any age are susceptible to blood…