Recognizing and Treating Corneal Stromal Abscesses in Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 6, 2018
Upon examination, a painful equine eye might reveal a deeper problem than the more common ulcerated cornea.
Upon examination, a painful equine eye might reveal a deeper problem than the more common ulcerated cornea.
Both medical and surgical management resulted in more than 94% of treated horses surviving to discharge from one hospital, researchers found.
Researchers found that surgical correction of a patent urachus or infected umbilical remnants often has a good outcome.
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.
Resistant bacteria do not necessarily have the ability to cause more severe disease as long as veterinarians identify them promptly and begin appropriate treatment.
Both endoscopic techniques provide invaluable information and, in most cases, should be used together, one practitioner says.
This approach remains an important tool for helping manage a variety of equine conditions/ injuries.
Vets are using serum amyloid A, a naturally produced protein, to detect equine infections and monitor treatment.
Researchers are discovering how the vast and varied microbes in the horse’s gastrointestinal tract impact equine health.
Researchers found that once-daily dosing with 1 mg of pergolide is appropriate for most horses with PPID.
A custom-designed equine CT table and a commercial Big Bore scanner make it possible to image neck lesions in horses.
A recent study suggests small strongyles might not behave the same way in foals as they do in adult horses.
Neonatal medicine is an important area of equine practice, because time is of the essence when youngsters are sick.
Researchers are working to help us better evaluate and manage parasites in the face of anthelmintic resistance.
Controlling disease spread can be challenging. A veterinarian offers tips on how to react if your farm becomes infected.
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
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