Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
 October 1, 2008
Ultrasound is very sensitive at picking up free fluid in the peritoneal space. Depending on the patient, free fluid may be an important finding in diagnosing abdominal disease. The character and the amount of fluid are important indicators for the composition and cause of the effusion.
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Source: COLOR ATLAS OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE FOAL
 August 1, 2008
By:Siobhan B. McAuliffe, MVB, DACVIM
A foal may be obviously ill from birth, for example those that have required resuscitation after delivery or did not rise and nurse by 3 hours; or may appear normal after delivery and develop signs of illness (failure to nurse, depression, seizures) within 72 hours. This article describes veterinary interventions from resuscitation of the newborn, diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to nursing care.
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Source: COLOR ATLAS OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE FOAL
August 1, 2008
By:Siobhan B. McAuliffe, MVB, DACVIM
This article covers the assessment of colostral quality, determination of serum IgG status, and blood tests for neonatal foals.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
August 1, 2008
By:Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVDI
Megaesophagus is a condition in which the esophagus has reduced peristalsis, and has poor tone at rest. The esophagus can have a mild, focal motility problem, or the entire organ may be dilated and functioning poorly.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
August 1, 2008
By:Daniel R. Verdon
Portland, Ore. — Dr. Hugh B. Lewis shared a big vision during his career.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE SUPPLEMENT
June 1, 2008
By:Alice A. Huang, VMD, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Occasionally, we find ourselves saying, "If only the referring veterinarian had performed a ____________ test." These are the 10 diagnostic tests that most commonly fill in that blank.
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