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Comparison of standing cone‐beam computed tomography and low‐field magnetic resonance imaging findings in the equine metacarpo‐ or metatarsophalangeal region of standing sedated horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Szu‐Ting Lin, Nicholas M. Bolas, David R. Sargan, Vanessa G. Peter, Rachel C. Murray
SummaryBackgroundCone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) and low‐field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are increasingly used in standing horses, so it is important to understand an efficient application of these imaging modalities.ObjectiveTo compare CBCT and MRI findings in the metacarpo (MCP)/metatarsophalangeal (MTP) region of clinical patients imaged for diagnostic purposes.Study designRetrospective
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Myopathies associated with Streptococcus equi equi infection Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Stephanie Valberg
Strangles caused by Streptococcus equi equi (S. equi) infection is an all too common and vexing problem for the equine industry. In some outbreaks, up to 20% of cases develop complications such as guttural pouch empyema, purpura haemorrhagica (PH) and bastard strangles (Sweeney et al., 1987). In the Hepworth-Warren et al. (2024), case report in the current issue, complications of an initially silent
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Highlights of recent clinically relevant papers Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Sue Wright
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Relationship between stable management practices and ocular disease in horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Claire Ludwig, Erin Barr, Brian C. Gilger
SummaryBackgroundOcular diseases are common in horses and their occurrence is frequently associated with trauma.ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate how stable management practices, such as environment, feeding or use of fly masks, are related to the development of eye diseases, primarily corneal ulceration, in horses.Study designA survey of horse owners in the state of North Carolina was conducted
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Multimodal diagnostic imaging and treatment of cheek tooth hypercementosis associated with chronic ocular discharge in a horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Nicola Scilimati, Alice Bertoletti, Giovanni Angeli, Sara Nannarone, Monica Sforna, Agnese Santi, Flaminia Ortolani, Rodolfo Gialletti
SummaryThis case report discusses the clinical signs, diagnostic findings, treatment and outcome of a 6‐year‐old Italian Warmblood gelding referred for evaluation of a chronic unilateral ocular mucopurulent discharge that had been ongoing for several months. Dacryocystorhinography and computed tomography dacryocystography (CT‐DCG) allowed the identification of a neoformation associated with tooth 206
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Complete fractures through osseous cyst‐like lesions of the proximal phalanx in three horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Liliane Ammann, Anton E. Fürst, Michelle A. Jackson
SummaryThis case series describes three cases of osseous cyst‐like lesions of the proximal phalanx (P1), which were associated with a complete fracture. The fractures and osseous cyst‐like lesions were analysed through radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) images for fracture configuration and prodromal factors, such as subchondral sclerosis and periosteal new bone formation. Internal stabilisation
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Review of skin grafting in equine wounds: Indications and techniques Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Zoë J. Williams, Lynn M. Pezzanite, Dean A. Hendrickson
Skin grafting is a simple technique that can be performed by equine practitioners to improve cosmetic outcomes in wounds with large skin defects that would not heal functionally or cosmetically with standard wound therapy interventions. Successful skin grafting is not difficult but relies upon appropriate preparation of the wound bed and effective immobilisation of the grafted area after skin graft
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Indirect inguinal herniation of the urinary bladder in a Shetland pony foal Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Camille Buyck, Mickaël Robert, Cyril Tricaud, Matthieu Cousty
SummaryA 6‐week‐old male Shetland pony was presented with pollakiuria and a scrotal mass. The diagnostic procedures conducted included a thorough clinical examination, external palpation, a scrotal ultrasonographic examination and urinary catheterisation. These revealed an indirect herniation of the urinary bladder into the tunica vaginalis. Subsequently, the case was managed surgically with a partial
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Pulmonary haemorrhage in athletes: Equine and beyond Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Kile S. Townsend
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT No conflicts of interest have been declared.
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Colic signs caused by an unilateral abdominal seminoma in a Friesian stallion Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Chantal M. P. Peeters, Teun Sterk, Guy Grinwis, Giuseppe Giglia, Astrid B. M. Rijkenhuizen
SummaryThis case report describes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a 12‐year‐old Friesian stallion that presented with colic and was diagnosed with an unilateral abdominal seminoma. The diagnostic work‐up included haematology, blood chemistry, rectal examination and ultrasonography before the tentative diagnosis of a neoplastic intra‐abdominal testicle was made. The mass was removed surgically
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Intraluminal administration of a carboxymethyl‐starch powder for bladder haemorrhage treatment in two adult horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Giulia Memoli, Lucia Fontana, Ilaria Basano, Marcello Pallante, Andrea Bertuglia, Michela Bullone
SummaryInternal bleeding and mucosal bleeding in hollow organs are uncommon conditions in equine medicine and endoscopy. Most of the time, they respond to treatment of the underlying primary condition. However, there are cases in which a rapid and effective control of blood loss is required and the animal is not suited for surgery or general anaesthesia. We report two cases referred to our Veterinary
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Concurrent Streptococcus equi subsp. equi infection, purpura haemorrhagica and immune‐mediated myositis in a Quarter Horse filly Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Kate L. Hepworth‐Warren, Kimberly A. S. Young, Abigail Armwood, Holly Roessner, Brittany Veerasammy
SummaryThis report describes a 2‐year‐old Quarter Horse filly that was diagnosed with concurrent Streptococcus equi subsp. equi infection, purpura haemorrhagica, and immune‐mediated myositis. The filly was presented for evaluation of fever of unknown origin, rapid weight loss and inappetence after exposure to strangles that was initially unknown. Over the course of hospitalisation the filly developed
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Repeatability of ultrasonographic measurement of cross-sectional area of the multifidus muscle in the horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Nicolle E. Symonds, Andrew J. Dart, Nigel R. Perkins, Gillian Burns, Alex C. Young, Robin J. W. Bell, Leo B. Jeffcott
Recent studies have described techniques to acquire ultrasound measurements of the cross-sectional area of the multifidus muscle to investigate back pain in horses and monitor the response to rehabilitation. These techniques have been extrapolated from human research but have not been clinically validated in the horse.
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Evaluation of external surgical approaches used for fenestration of the dorsal and ventral conchal bullae in horses: An ex vivo study Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Diego Darley Velasquez Piñeros, Rubens Peres Mendes, Aymara Eduarda De Lima, Anderson Fernando de Souza, André Luis do Valle De Zoppa, Luis Cláudio Lopes Correia da Silva, Silvio Henrique de Freitas, Rodrigo Romero Corrêa
Empyema of the conchal bullae, which is a possible additional source of chronic unilateral nasal discharge, affects up to 56% of horses with paranasal sinus disease.
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Transposition of the levator labii superioris muscle in two standing horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Alessandra Fusco, Emanuël K. L. Stas, Tijn J. P. Spoormakers, Stefanie Veraa, Tsjester Huppes
Oromaxillary fistulae are a complication of maxillary cheek teeth extraction in horses, particularly in cases where tooth repulsion is performed. Conservative treatment with debridement of the fistula, placement of a temporary alveolar plug and flushing of the sinus cavity can be unsuccessful. Transposition of the levator labii superioris muscle has been reported as an effective surgical option to
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Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Manon W. J. Peeters, Andrew G. Wallace, Matthew J. Chesworth, Dagmar Berner, Andrew R. Fiske-Jackson
An 8-year-old Warmblood cross mare was presented for further investigation of an acute-onset lameness of the right hindlimb. Three weeks prior to presentation, the horse was found markedly lame at walk following a fall during exercise. The horse was initially managed with field rest, but the lameness persisted. A marked right hindlimb lameness at trot graded 5/10 was confirmed. Atrophy of the right
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Investigation of healthy horse eyes microbiota and evaluation of its antimicrobial susceptibility Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Bahar Nayeri Fasaei, Hesameddin Akbarein, Sepideh Asadi, Maryam Shahbazi
The conjunctiva of the eye is a mucosal surface that is colonised by various bacteria. Following surgery, trauma or other underlying conditions the normal flora may cause eye infection such as conjunctival and corneal infections, or endophthalmitis.
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Evidence of tapeworm treatment failure on a Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Constance A. Finnerty, Susana Bonometti, Nichol E. Ripley, Mackenzie A. Smith, Martin K. Nielsen
Equine anoplocephalid cestodes are tapeworms that occur worldwide in horses and are known to cause pathological manifestations and clinical disease within the digestive system of horses.
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Surgical removal and autologous skin grafting as a successful treatment of primary cutaneous haemangiosarcoma in a horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Lou-Anne Donard, Tatiana Vinardell, Bernard Boussauw
This report describes the successful treatment of a cutaneous haemangiosarcoma in a 12-year-old horse presented for evaluation of a cutaneous mass on the left gluteal region. The horse was treated by complete large surgical excision of the neoplastic tissue. A good cosmetic outcome as well as a short recovery time was achieved with an autologous skin grafting split thickness modified Meek technique
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Stallion semen cryopreservation: Frozen semen preparation, handling and breeding Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Lauren Pasch
The use of cryopreserved stallion semen is a significant aspect of equine reproduction, despite the tendency for lower per cycle pregnancy rates than cooled or fresh semen. This decreased fertility of thawed frozen semen is due in part to the innate subfertility of the chosen male breeding population, but also to the direct insults to the sperm cell during the freezing and subsequent thawing process
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Strangulation of the caecum by a pedunculated lipoma in a Rocky Mountain Horse gelding Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 George Elane, Todd Holbrook, Marley Iredale, Gemma Cock, Adam Biedrzycki
A 19-year-old Rocky Mountain Horse gelding was presented for emergency evaluation of colic. A pedunculated lipoma was found to be strangulating the caecum and ileocaecal junction at surgery. Following the resolution of the incarceration, it was found that the pedicle originated on the jejunal mesentery, but the stalk did not appear long enough to have formed a half-hitch around both the caecum and
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Should cervical radiographs be included in a pre-purchase examination? Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Rupert F. Dash, Rhiannon E. Morgan
Cervical radiographs are more frequently being acquired or requested as part of a pre-purchase examination (PPE). Evaluating radiographs allows for detection of diseases which may prejudice the horse's suitability for its intended purpose. A thorough clinical examination is the most important element of a PPE and limits the list of possible radiographic findings to those that can be subclinical. Radiographic
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Environmental impacts of equine parasiticide treatment: The UK perspective Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Callum J. Haseler, Julia L. Shrubb, Hannah G. D. Davies, David I. Rendle, Polly C. Rathbone, Timothy S. Mair
While there are limited data on the environmental impact of administering equine parasiticide drugs, evidence from other species indicates significant negative ecological effects. Anthelmintic drugs are excreted unchanged or metabolised to other active and/or toxic metabolites that enter the environment through direct excretion. These chemicals can have significant toxic effects on insects, such as
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A practical approach to hyperinsulinaemia in horses with equine metabolic syndrome Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Tania Sundra, Gabriele Rossi, David Rendle, Guy Lester
Laminitis associated with hyperinsulinaemia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in horses with equine metabolic syndrome. The diagnosis and management of hyperinsulinaemia are therefore critical to prevent the development of laminitis. This review article aims to help primary care clinicians manage patients with hyperinsulinaemia by providing an overview of diagnostics, management strategies
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Antibiotic use in first opinion equine practice in the United Kingdom: Serial point prevalence surveys in 17 practices Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Charlotte Sinclair, Imogen Schofield, Timothy Mair
Monitoring antibiotic use (AMU) is a key component of antimicrobial stewardship. Published data on AMU in first opinion equine practice are limited.
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Survey of UK veterinary students' perceptions about a career in equine practice Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Emily Elcock, Imogen Schofield, Brad J. Hill, Helen R. Braid, Tim S. Mair
Workforce shortages are challenges facing veterinary practice. Anecdotal evidence suggests that veterinary students are less interested in entering equine practice than previously.
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Preliminary study to evaluate the use of fast abdominal ultrasonography of horses with colic in first opinion ambulatory practice Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sam Corrie, Kristina Chapman, Imogen Schofield, Tim S. Mair
Colic is the commonest emergency in first opinion equine practice. Early referral is important for horses requiring surgery. Fast localised abdominal ultrasonography of horses (FLASH) is frequently used as a diagnostic tool in the investigation of colic at referral hospitals, but its use in first opinion practice has not been evaluated.
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Haemopneumothorax as a complication of bronchoalveolar lavage Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Elizabeth K. Kopec, Richard Hepburn, Becky Jones, Sarah Smith
This is a case report of a horse that developed haemopneumothorax as a complication of a bronchoalveolar lavage procedure. The horse had exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage prior to this event.
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Seroprevalence of Anaplasma species in an equine population of Southwest Virginia Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Hannah L. Hinson, Kevin K. Lahmers, Katie M. Boes, Rebecca A. Funk
Equine granulocytic anaplasmosis (EGA) is a tick-borne disease of clinical importance in Southwest Virginia. The diagnosis is based on clinical signs, detection of morulae on a blood smear, PCR and/or detection of antibodies 2–4 weeks post-infection. A growing interest in stall-side diagnostic tests has led to an increased use of the IDEXX SNAP 4DX Plus Test® for vector-borne diseases including EGA
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Equine rotaviruses: A review of old and new Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Lianne G. Eertink, Dan Wang, Feng Li, Emma N. Adam
Rotaviral infection is the most common cause of foal diarrhoea, leading to severe dehydration and electrolyte derangements, which, left untreated, can be rapidly fatal. Until 2021, equine rotaviruses of group A (ERVA) were considered to be the only rotaviruses affecting horses; however, equine rotavirus group B (ERVB) has recently been identified in association with neonatal foal diarrhoea outbreaks
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Lymphocytic myenteric ganglionitis associated with equine herpesvirus infection: A cause of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction and recurrent colic in an adult horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Mariana Torres Magalhães, Katrien Palmers, Hilde De Cock, Caroline Ribonnet
This report describes a rare case of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) in a 12-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, caused by lymphocytic myenteric ganglionitis (MG) associated with equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and equine herpesvirus 5 (EHV-5) infection. The horse presented with recurrent colic and weight loss over 1.5 years. Repetitive transrectal examinations consistently revealed small colon
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An assessment of equine veterinarian knowledge and perceptions of ticks and tick-borne diseases in the United States to inform continuing education needs Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Erika T. Machtinger, Danielle N. Smarsh, Laura B. Kenny, Karen C. Poh, Erin L. Orr-Gissinger, Brittani G. Kirkland, Hayley R. Springer
Ticks can harm horses and transmit diseases, making them a growing concern for owners and veterinarians. Veterinarians play a crucial role in providing advice on tick prevention and control. Yet, no research has examined their perspectives on equine ticks and tick-borne disease (TBD).
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Rib fracture as a cause of hindlimb lameness in a horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Pablo Jimenez-Rihuete, Simon A. Staempfli, Mathew Waterhouse, Luis M. Rubio-Martínez
A 2-year-old racing Thoroughbred gelding in training was presented with moderate (6/10) right hindlimb lameness unresponsive to regional anaesthesia of the right hindlimb. Gamma scintigraphic examination revealed severe, focal, increased radio-pharmaceutical uptake over the dorsal aspect of the right 18th rib, which had an abnormal contour. Ultrasonographic examination of this area confirmed the presence
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Assessment of variations in the haematological and hepatorenal biomarkers alongside oxidant-antioxidant imbalance in exotic and indigenous horses infected with Theileria equi Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Kapil Kumar Gupta, Santha Subramanian Balajee, Sahadeb Dey, Prashant Tripathi, Rajender Kumar, Yash Pal, Sanjay Kumar, Neha Gupta, Vikrant Sudan
Theileria equi latently infected horses remain under oxidative stress which can be easily determined by evaluating the concerned biomarkers. Until now, very limited data are available regarding study of oxidative stress alongside hepatorenal biomarker alterations in carrier equids.
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Computed tomographic contrast tenography aids pre-operative diagnosis in clinical conditions of the digital flexor tendon sheath Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Alexander J. Shanklin, Christopher M. Baldwin, Leah Ellesmere, John D. Stack
Common pathology within the digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) includes tearing of the manica flexoria, marginal longitudinal lesions of the deep digital flexor tendon and fetlock canal constriction. These are a frequent cause of lameness in cob-type breeds where skin thickness can make obtaining diagnostic ultrasound images difficult. Radiographic contrast tenography in the standing patient can be
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Preliminary evidence supporting the use of equine science podcasts to bridge the gap between scientists and horse enthusiasts to improve horse welfare Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Kate Acton, Nancy McLean, Jill R. D. MacKay
Podcasts have become a popular digital forum for discussing scientific information with peers, as well as with the non-scientific community, often referred to as ‘edutainment’. It is unclear how science-based podcasts can support the veterinary industry through, for example, supporting good husbandry practices.
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Unilateral and bilateral compression of the epiglottis during poll flexion in harness racehorses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Hanna Vermedal, John Mark O'Leary, Anna Emilie Klemsdal, Gina Margrete Roen, Zoe Fretheim-Kelly, Eric Strand
Horses exercised ‘onto the bit’ with periods of induced poll flexion can demonstrate a unique array of upper respiratory tract (URT) disorders.
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Meniscal disruption associated with septic arthritis in three neonatal foals Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Jessica P. Johnson, Endrigo Pompermayer, Masa-aki Oikawa, Tatiana Vinardell, Mohammad Ali, Sarah Puchalski, Florent David
The objective of this study was to report clinical characteristics, surgical management and medium-term (6–12 months) outcomes of three Arabian neonatal foals with meniscal disruption associated with septic arthritis of the lateral femorotibial joint. The three neonatal Arabian foals with septic arthritis of the lateral femorotibial joint (LFTJ), were diagnosed with disruption of the lateral meniscal
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The long-term outcomes of standing superficial keratectomy as the sole treatment of corneal B-cell lymphoma in five horses in the UK: Clinical, histopathology, immunohistochemical and molecular findings Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Francesca De Oliveira, Emma J. Scurrell, Samantha Dixon, Rob Lowe
This case report describes five horses with solitary corneal B-cell lymphoma treated with superficial keratectomy as a sole treatment and their long-term follow-up. All five cases had a presumed clinical diagnosis of immune-mediated keratitis (IMMK) which was initially responsive to immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory treatment. Between 6 and 71 months from the start of clinical disease, these cases
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Maintaining traditional values and looking for novel uses assure equines' survival as a species Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Takele Taye Desta
Routine tasks performed by equids have been taken over by motorised transportation and agricultural mechanisation services, and both are rapidly expanding in developing nations. For instance, in developing nations, the length of all-season roads annually has increased by 0.2% and the number of vehicles by 15% to 17%. Consequently, rural agriculture no longer regularly recruits equines.
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Oral sugar test responses to ertugliflozin in ten horses with insulin dysregulation Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Tania Sundra, Gabriele Rossi, Erin Kelty, Guy Lester, David Rendle
Preliminary evidence indicates that ertugliflozin benefits horses and ponies (hereafter collectively referred to as horses) with hyperinsulinaemia and hyperinsulinaemia-associated laminitis. The effects of ertugliflozin on the results of the oral sugar test used widely in the assessment of insulin dysregulation (ID), have not been reported.
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Antimicrobial use as an adjunctive treatment in dental-related sinusitis in horses: A systematic review Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Gabryela Brinhol Souza, Rubens Peres Mendes, Anderson Fernando de Souza, Rodrigo Romero Corrêa
Dental-related sinusitis is a common condition in horses and often involves polymicrobial infection. Tooth extraction followed by sinus lavage and debridement are the recommended treatment. However, infection may persist or recur due to incomplete removal of infected material or, in rare cases, potential antimicrobial resistance. Although the use of antibiotics may be considered, evidence supporting
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Listeria monocytogenes encephalitis in a donkey foal Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Catherine Jula, Virginia Buechner-Maxwell, Teresa Southard, Tessa LeCuyer
This is the first known case report of encephalitic listeriosis in a donkey (Equus asinus). A 5-day-old female donkey foal presented for fever, progressive weakness and loss of suckle reflex. Upon arrival, its vital parameters were normal, but the foal was collapsed. It had horizontal nystagmus, front limb paddling, minimal response to stimuli, prolapse of the left third eyelid and curling the neck
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Increased radiopharmaceutical uptake in skeletal muscle in 26 flat racing and endurance horses (2017–2021) Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 David Carnicer, Katie Robotham, Hesa Al Muhairi, M. Teresa Tejedor, Luis Mendoza, Virginie Coudry
Increased radiopharmaceutical uptake (IRU) in skeletal muscle in horses has been previously reported but only a few authors describe its location in detail.
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Ultrasound-guided modified subcostal transversus abdominis plane block in a foal undergoing omphalectomy Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Victor López-Ramis, Isabel Santiago-Llorente, Gabriel Manso-Díaz, Susana Canfrán Arrabé, Ignacio A. Gómez de Segura
A 7-day-old, 60 kg, Purebred Spanish Horse filly was referred with the mare to Complutense University of Madrid, Veterinary teaching hospital for elective omphalectomy. Upon admission, clinical examination was unremarkable except for a thickening of the umbilical area. Haematology and biochemistry values were within the normal range. On abdominal ultrasound (US) examination, a well-defined, rounded
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Review of the role of biofilms in equine wounds: Clinical indications and treatment strategies Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Kara Marchant, Dean A. Hendrickson, Lynn M. Pezzanite
Recognition of the role that biofilms play in the persistence of wounds and lack of response to therapy in horses is increasing. Prevention of biofilm development in the early stages of wound care involves three primary strategies: wound debridement and cleansing to reduce bacterial counts in the wound bed, appropriate use of advanced wound dressings and implementation of topical antimicrobial agents
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Rib fractures in horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Yvonne S. Hall, Russell Parker
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT No conflicts of interest have been declared.
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Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Abdullah Shehab, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
Over 200 health journals call on the United Nations, political leaders and health professionals to recognise that climate change and biodiversity loss are one indivisible crisis and must be tackled together to preserve health and avoid catastrophe. This overall environmental crisis is now so severe as to be a global health emergency. The world is currently responding to the climate crisis and the nature
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Subarachnoid diverticula in horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Maty G. P. Looijen
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT No conflicts of interest have been declared.
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Equine dental sinusitis—A statistical analysis of the effect of antibiotics on dental sinusitis following dental extraction Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Camilla Vestergaard Lydiksen, Jonathan Ingerslev Christensen, Jesper Grud Rosenmeier, Dan Børge Jensen, Casper Lindegaard
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing global threat to human and veterinary practices. The relevance and efficacy of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of various diseases has been poorly documented in the literature. One such disease is equine sinusitis secondary to dental disease where dental extraction is most often combined with broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment. It, however, remains undocumented
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Septic suturitis: A suspected cause of periapical infection in a young horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Siobhan McQuillan, Ann Derham, Thomas Davies, John Mark O'Leary
This case report describes septic suturitis as a likely cause of periapical dental disease in a 3-year-old Thoroughbred colt. The horse was presented for a unilateral sinusitis initially managed by a frontal osteotomy and sinus lavage and subsequently developed a septic suturitis. Subsequently, a computed tomography (CT) examination identified a periapical infection of cheek tooth 109 with associated
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Clinical perspective: The perils, pitfalls and pride of developing an equine in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratory in private practice Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Charles F. Scoggin, Etta A. Bradecamp, Peter Sheerin, Maria R. Schnobrich, Stephanie R. Walbornn, Erin Lohbeck, Alaina Barhorst, Crystal Howard
The use of intracytoplasmic spermatozoa injection (ICSI) to produce equine embryos has significantly increased over the past decade, leading to the creation of laboratories specific for ICSI and related in vitro fertilisation (IVF) techniques. However, the commitment, resources and skills necessary for developing a viable IVF laboratory can be underestimated or underappreciated. The purpose of this
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Complications of orotracheal intubation in the horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Patrick M. Burns
Difficulty to extubate any patient is not a problem commonly thought of during general anaesthesia. This case report describes some of the factors that lead to this predicament and the successful surgical removal of the endotracheal tube via a tracheostomy. This case report also highlights some of the deficiencies in the clinical practice of veterinary anaesthesia. Further research is required for
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Surgery of the paranasal sinuses of horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Jim Schumacher, Jack Easley, Palle Brink
The paranasal sinuses of horses can be exposed through an osteoplastic flap to determine the cause of clinical signs of disease referable to the paranasal sinuses, such as facial deformity or abnormal chronic, unilateral nasal charge, or to remove abnormal contents within it, such as a progressive ethmoidal haematoma, an osteoma, a neoplasm, a cyst, inspissated exudate, a fungal granuloma or feed.
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Increased body condition score has a detrimental effect on arterial oxygen tension and increases the risk of hypoxaemia in anaesthetised horses Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Kate Loomes
Impaired oxygenation during anaesthesia can be detrimental. Bodyweight and body shape influence arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) but the effect of body condition score (BCS) has not been investigated.
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Surgical correction of chronic penile retroversion through a castration incision in a horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Avery F. Loyd, Kirsty A. Husby
This is a clinical case report describing the surgical correction of a penis retroverted through a scrotal castration site fistula of at least 4 months duration. The penile retroversion was not observed in the immediate post-operative period or for the first 2 months of ownership by the owner. Surgical correction involved breaking down adhesions, replacing the penis into its proper anatomic position
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Diagnosis and surgical reduction of atlanto-axial luxation in a 10-year-old Irish Draught horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Linda Rutigliano, Jonathan Anderson, Kate Loomes, Gemma Tyner, Jonathon Dixon
This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of noncongenital atlanto-axial luxation in a 10-year-old Irish Draught mare. The mare initially presented to our referral hospital for dullness and colic signs. After resolution of the colic signs, the horse displayed increasing levels of dullness. Physical examination revealed that the horse could not flex and extend its neck freely to reach food
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Ultrasonography as an aid to the antemortem diagnosis of internal neoplasia in the horse Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Imogen Johns
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT No conflicts of interest have been declared.
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A review on sinoscopy in the horse: Traditional and minimally invasive techniques and sinoscopic treatment of paranasal disease Equine Vet. Edu. (IF 0.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Alvaro G. Bonilla
Sinoscopy consists of direct visualisation of the paranasal sinuses and was first conceived for diagnostic purposes using a rigid endoscope through a skull trephination. Since then, the use and approaches to perform it have evolved thanks to current advancements in knowledge (sinus anatomy and pathology) and technology. The aim of this article is to review the techniques reported to perform traditional