Veterian Key

Gastric Impaction Basic Information Definition Distension of the stomach with feed or a phytobezoar or trichobezoar Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Foals may be predisposed to indiscriminate hair ingestion, resulting in…

Nasogastric Intubation Basic Information Synonym(s) Tube Gastric decompression Reflux Overview and Goal(s) • To decompress the stomach to relieve pain and decrease risk of gastric rupture • Instill fluids or…

Toxic Metritis Basic Information Definition Uterine inflammatory condition that extends to the myometrium marked by the presence of septicemia, endotoxemia, or both Synonym(s) Metritis-septicemia-laminitis complex, septic metritis, postpartum metritis Epidemiology…

Neurologic Examination Evaluation of Cranial Nerve Function Overview and Goal(S) Evaluation of cranial nerve (CN) function can provide information on: • Sight • Hearing • Swallow reflex • Breathing •…

Small Intestine Ileal Impaction Basic Information Definition Impaction of the distal-most segment of the small intestine (ileum) extending from the ileocecal papilla orally for varying lengths Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex…

Nutrition Total Diet Assessment Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • It is important to realize that forages (hay and pasture) provide a significant portion of the horse’s daily nutrient requirements….

Electrocardiography Basic Information Synonym(s) ECG EKG Overview and Goal(s) • An electrocardiogram records the depolarization and repolarization process in atria and ventricles during the cardiac cycle. • Electrocardiography is used…

Fescue-Related Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Toxins, such as ergovaline, produced by the tall fescue endophyte (Neotyphodium coenophialum; formerly Acremonium coenophialum), which is not externally visible on infected plants and grows…

Proliferative Enteropathy Basic Information Definition Small intestinal mucosal inflammation and hyperplasia associated with Lawsonia intracellularis infection Synonym(s) • Proliferative ileitis • Proliferative enteritis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Occurs predominantly in…

Small Intestine Intussusception Basic Information Definition Invagination of a segment of small intestine (intussusceptum) into the lumen of the adjacent small intestine (intussuscipiens) or viscus (cecum) Synonym(s) • Jejunojejunal intussusception…