Equine Corneal Ulcer Cytology: Why and How
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
February 3, 2018
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.
The course is designed to educate farriers about producing original research, increase the evidence-base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare.
Removing the ovaries won’t fix other issues, from static shock to bladder adhesions, that can make mares behave badly.
The 2-year-old Miniature Horse gelding with an unknown vaccination history developed clinical signs on Jan. 10 and was euthanized on Jan. 16.
A 15-minute tourniquet application was sufficient to achieve peak synovial amicacin concentrations in the coffin joint.
The horse is at a boarding stable in Chesterfield County, which has been placed under quarantine.
The affected Quarter Horse mare developed ataxia, diminished tail tone, and urine dribbling. She has been euthanized.
A researcher recently worked with equine facilities to launch a pilot program to test composted bedding.
BEVA hopes this educational week will help reduce the safety and health risks equine vets face on a daily basis.
The selected nonprofit owners will have full decision-making capacity over the herd’s management, the NDA said.
Advances in how vets manage sepsis, as well as incorporating preventive strategies for laminitis, are leading to improved outcomes.
Cornell researchers found that factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells might help fight bacteria in skin wounds.
When stem cells are treated with interferon gamma, they appear to have significantly enhanced reparative capacity, researchers found.
A Thoroughbred mare tested positive for wild-type EHV-1 after developing mild ataxia.
Resistant bacteria do not necessarily have the ability to cause more severe disease as long as veterinarians identify them promptly and begin appropriate treatment.
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
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