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LA2: Equine Dz and Med Condit. (No vx 2)
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What are some causes of laminitis?SCCG
septicemia
cushings
colic
grain overload
What is laminitis called once the coffin bone rotates?
founder
Is laminitis an emergency?
yes could lead to euthanasia!
Symptoms of laminitis:ROBPL
rock back on heels
off feed
bounding digital pulse
positive hoof test
lying down
Where is laminitis most common?
front feet
What does EPM stand for?
equine protozoal myeloencephalitis
What is the agent in EPM?SN
Sarcocystitis neuroma
How is EPM usually transmitted?
oppossum feces
What are the symptoms of EPM?NACB
neurological
ataxia of the hind end
circling
blindness
What is the best test for EPM?
CSF sample
What does HYPP stand for?
hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
Where did HYPP come from?
a defective gene from the famous quarter horse-Impressive
Symptoms of HYPP:MSWC
muscle tremors'sweating
weakness
colic
In HYPP the muscle becomes overly excited and can contract involuntary what does this mean?
the horses with this are dangerous to ride
What causes the muscle in HYPP to become over stimulated?
leaky sodium and potassium channels
What does ROA stand for?
recurrent airway obstruction
RAO was formally called...
COPD
RAO AKA
heaves
What causes RAO?
inflammation due to allergies
Who gets RAO?
geriatrics and ponies
Symptoms of RAO:LHCWCC
labored expiration
heave line
c+
wheezes
crackles
clicking
What causes proud flesh?
trauma
Proud flesh happens when _ forms after a injury
granulation tissue
Proud flesh usually forms where?
distal limbs due to little tissue and constant motion
What is important not to use with proud flesh?
pressure bandages
What is the proper name for Wobbler's Syndrome?CVM
cervical vertibral myelopathy
Causes of wobbler's syndrome
genetic
diet
Symptoms of wobbler's syndrome?NAWS
neurologic
ataxia
stumbling of hind quarters
Who commonly gets wobbler's syndrome?
fast frowing/large breeds esp. males
What are the two forms of wobbler's syndrome?
dynamic
static
Name the form of wobbler's syndrome:
when neck is bent or extended
C3-C5
dynamic
Name the type of wobbler's syndrome:
regardless of head position
C5-C7
static
Author
heather.dundas
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LA2: Equine Dz and Med Condit. (No vx 2)
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Updated
2013-11-03T23:37:29Z
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