Evaluation of forelimb horseshoe characteristics of thoroughbreds racing on dirt surfaces     

Gross DK  Stover SM  Hill AE  Gardner IA 《American journal of veterinary research》2004,65(7):1021-1030

OBJECTIVE: To describe forelimb horseshoe characteristics of horses racing on dirt surfaces and determine whether these characteristics vary with region of California, season, horse characteristics, and race-related factors. ANIMALS: 5,730 Thoroughbred racehorses. PROCEDURE: From June 17, 2000, to June 16, 2001, the characteristics of 1 forelimb horseshoe of horses that raced on dirt surfaces at 5 major racetracks in California were recorded. These characteristics included shoe type; toe grab height; and presence of a rim, pad, and heel traction devices (jar caulks, heel stickers, heel blocks, and special nails). Horse and race information was obtained from commercial records. One race/horse was randomly selected. RESULTS: 99% of forelimb horseshoes were aluminum racing plates, 35% had a pad, 23% had a rim, and 8% had a heel traction device. A toe grab was observed on 75% of forelimb horseshoes (14% very low [< or = 2 mm], 30% low [> 2 and < or = 4 mm], 30% regular [> 4 and < or = 6 mm], and 1% high [> 6 and < or = 8 mm]). Forelimb horseshoe characteristics varied with region of California, season, age and sex of the horse, race purse and distance, and track surface condition. Log-linear modeling revealed that all of these factors were significantly interrelated. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Complex interrelationships among forelimb horseshoe characteristics and region, season, age and sex of the horse, and race-related factors need to be considered when evaluating the relationships between injury and horseshoe characteristics in Thoroughbred racehorses.  相似文献   

Comparison of lactated Ringer's solution and a physiologically balanced 6% hetastarch plasma expander for the treatment of hypotension induced via blood withdrawal in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs     

Muir WW  Wiese AJ 《American journal of veterinary research》2004,65(9):1189-1194

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Management of hemodynamic changes associated with removal of a large abdominal myofibroblastic tumor in a pony     

Boyle AG  Higgins JC  Durando MM  Galuppo LD  Werner JA  Decock HE 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2004,225(7):1079-83, 1049

A 22-year-old female Welsh-cross pony was evaluated because of intermittent colic, signs of depression, pyrexia, anorexia, muscle wasting with abdominal distention, and weight gain over the preceding 12 months. A large abdominal mass was detected and surgically removed; the hemodynamic alterations and complications caused by the dramatic fluid losses and shifts that can occur in association with removal of a large abdominal mass required extensive postoperative management. Monitoring of clinical and hematologic variables such as attitude, heart rate, mucous membrane color, mean arterial blood pressure, PCV, and plasma total protein concentration provided useful information for successful management of the patient after surgery. On removal, the tumor weighed 19% of the pony's body weight and was characterized as a myofibroblastic tumor. Myofibroblastic tumors should be considered as a differential for large internal abdominal masses in horses, and surgical removal may be feasible and life extending with appropriate postoperative care.  相似文献   

Compliance in the administration of prescribed analgesics to critically ill dogs and cats.     

EA Armitage  LA Wetmore  DL Chan  JC Lindsey 《Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia》2005,32(4):14-14

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ECG of the Month. Sinus arrhythmia     

Shipley EA  Saunders AB 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2008,233(5):714-715

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Adsorptive effects of di-tri-octahedral smectite on Clostridium perfringens alpha, beta, and beta-2 exotoxins and equine colostral antibodies     

Lawler JB  Hassel DM  Magnuson RJ  Hill AE  McCue PM  Traub-Dargatz JL 《American journal of veterinary research》2008,69(2):233-239

OBJECTIVE: To determine the adsorptive capability of di-tri-octahedral smectite (DTOS) on Clostridium perfringens alpha, beta, and beta-2 exotoxins and equine colostral antibodies. SAMPLE POPULATION: 3 C perfringens exotoxins and 9 colostral samples. PROCEDURES: Alpha, beta, and beta-2 exotoxins were individually co-incubated with serial dilutions of DTOS or bismuth subsalicylate, and the amount of toxin remaining after incubation was determined via toxin-specific ELISAs. Colostral samples from healthy mares were individually co-incubated with serial dilutions of DTOS, and colostral IgG concentrations were determined via single radial immunodiffusion assay. RESULTS: Di-tri-octahedral smectite decreased the amount of each C perfringens exotoxin in co-incubated samples in a dose-dependent manner and was more effective than bismuth subsalicylate at reducing exotoxins in vitro. Decreases in the concentration of IgG were detected in samples of colostrum that were combined with DTOS at 1:4 through 1:16 dilutions, whereas no significant decrease was evident with DTOS at the 1:32 dilution. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Di-tri-octahedral smectite effectively adsorbed C perfringens exotoxins in vitro and had a dose-dependent effect on the availability of equine colostral antibodies. Results suggested that DTOS may be an appropriate adjunctive treatment in the management of neonatal clostridiosis in horses. In vivo studies are necessary to fully assess the clinical efficacy of DTOS treatment.  相似文献   

ECG of the Month: irregularly irregular wide and bizarre QRS tachycardia     

Achen SE  Saunders AB  Miller MW 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2008,232(5):684-686

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Factors associated with low vitamin D status of Australian alpacas     

GJ Judson  BA McGregor  DL Partington 《Australian veterinary journal》2008,86(12):486-490

Objective To investigate factors associated with low vitamin D status of alpacas at pasture in southern Australia. Design A 2‐year survey of alpacas from two farms in South Australia and three in Victoria. Blood samples were collected from 20 to 30 alpacas on each farm on five occasions each year. Breed, gender, age and fleece colour of animals were recorded. Method Blood samples were assayed for plasma 2.5‐hydroxycholecalciferol (25‐OH D₃) and plasma inorganic phosphorus (Pi). Data sets from 802 animal samples were analysed by multiple regression to determine variables associated with low vitamin D status of alpacas. The relationship between plasma 25‐OH D₃ and plasma Pi was also investigated. Results Vitamin D status was significantly affected by month of sampling, with low values in late winter and high values in summer. Plasma vitamin D concentrations increased with age, were higher in alpacas with light fleeces than in those with dark fleeces and were also higher in the Suri than in the Huacaya breed. Plasma Pi concentrations were generally lower in alpacas with plasma 25‐OH D₃ values < 25 nmol/L. Conclusions Young alpacas with dark fleeces are most at risk from vitamin D insufficiency in late winter in southern Australia. The present study indicates that plasma Pi values are not a reliable indicator of vitamin D status of alpacas as assessed by plasma 25‐OH D₃ concentrations.  相似文献   

ECG of the Month     

Drourr L  Saunders AB 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2008,232(12):1807-1809

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ECG of the month     

Cruse AM  Booth MA  DeFrancesco TC 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2008,232(4):510-512

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