Apr 1, 2010
By:
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Perinatal Asphyxia Syndrome produces hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) resulting in neurological deficits ranging from hypotonia to grand mal seizures. Foal's affected with perinatal asphyxia also experience gastrointestinal disturbances ranging from mild ileus and delayed gastric emptying to severe, bloody diarrhea and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
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Apr 1, 2010
By:
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Botulism is a neuromuscular disease characterized by flaccid paralysis that is caused by neurotoxins produced by strains of Clostridium botulinum. Horses are one of the most susceptible species, with both individual and group outbreaks reported.
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Apr 1, 2010
By:
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Colic in horses may be an acute bout that either improves spontaneously or responds to medical or surgical intervention . Some horses suffer from chronic colic which pose a diagnostic delema for the medical clinician. In one study by Proudman (1991) only a small percentage (7%) require surgical intervention.
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Apr 1, 2010
By:
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Scraping for cytology and cultures: The cultures should be done before any drops, (drugs contain bacteriostatic agents), topical anesthetics and the handle end of a scalpel blade to scrape, sterile dacron swabs for culture.
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Apr 1, 2010
By:
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Abdominal pain in the foal can be a frustrating diagnostic challenge as the differential diagnosis are extensive. Abdominal pain can progress rapidly leading to septicemia or even death.
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Oct 1, 2008
By:
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
Information on thyroid function, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, and equine metabolic syndrome in horses.
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