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Vet Ophthalmol . 2022 May;25 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):17-24. doi: 10.1111/vop.12971. Epub 2022 Jan 27. Corneal thickness and anterior chamber depth of the normal adult horse as measured by ultrasound biomicroscopy Kelly E Knickelbein 1, Mary E Lassaline 2, Soohyun Kim 1, Machal S Scharbrough 3, Sara M Thomasy 2 4 Affiliations expand PMID: 35084084 PMCID: … Read more
An interesting study in treating chronic noninfectious endometritis but it is promising. An injection of PgF2a on the day of ovulation decreased neutrophil count. It remains to be seen if this will increase pregnancy rates in this group of mares but that should be the next study. DrO Effect of prostaglandin F2 α administration on … Read more
This study is an important first step is trying to decide what the usefulness of objective gait analysis for making decisions about horses on a prepurchase exam that have mild gait asymmetries. But it leaves uncertainties. It is not clear if those cases deemed minor vet concerns do not have early lameness issues that have … Read more
The hope is that the nebulized dex would lower the doses, and therefore side effects, than oral administered dex. It was not as effective as the oral administration and both treatments showed adrenal suppression. Parental dex is very effective at relieving the symptoms however does not cure the disease. You must address the triggering causes … Read more
Clinical features, treatment, and outcome of aural hematomas in horses: 7 cases (2008-2019) J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2021 Mar 15;258(6):654-660. doi: 10.2460/javma.258.6.654. Authors Sophie Boorman, Lindsey H Boone, Amelia White PMID: 33683965 DOI: 10.2460/javma.258.6.654 Abstract Objective: To characterize the clinical features, treatment, and outcome of aural hematomas in horses. Animals: 7 horses with 1 … Read more
Effects of Intravenous Flunixin Meglumine, Phenylbutazone, and Acupuncture on Ocular Pain Scores in the Horse: A Pilot Study J Equine Vet Sci. 2021 Mar;98:103375. Authors Zita Makra 1 , Nóra Csereklye 2 , Marian Matas Riera 3 , Richard J McMullen Jr 4 , Kata Veres-Nyéki 5 Affiliations 1 Equine Department and Clinic, University of … Read more
A useful emergency procedure to prevent death until more permanent treatment can be instituted. However, it requires specialized equipment and training. DrO Balloon catheter occlusion of the maxillary, internal, and external carotid arteries in standing horses Vet Surg. 2021 Feb 19. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13580. Online ahead of print. Authors Martin Genton 1 2 , Maëlle Farfan … Read more
Though a long way from recommending use, this is fascinating considering the low concentration of activity particularly Inula helenium (Elecampane). Native to Europe and Asia, this plant has been introduced to the US by contaminated container plants from Europe. The plant is hardy, spreads rapidly, and hard to control. DrO In vitro anthelmintic activity assessment … Read more