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Grade I – All movements are synchronous and symmetrical and full abduction can be achieved and maintained. Grade II A- Abduction is achieved and maintained but transient asynchrony, flutter or delayed opening may be seen. Grade II B – There is asymmetry of the rima glottidis much of the time due to reduced mobility of the…
Continue ReadingA ‘little’ swelling associated with an umbilicus can be an important finding but even if there is no external swelling the vessels that make up the umbilicus can be infected and act as a source of joint ill. The picture is an ultrasound of an umbilicus showing an enlarged vessel which would benefit from antibiotics.
Continue ReadingEquine neurological diseases have been on the rise over the last few years. Last year, 618 equine cases of WNV were reported, up from 87 in 2011. And in 2011 the infamous EHV-1 outbreak that started in Utah caused significant nationwide concern. Do you know the signs or what to look for if you suspect…
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Continue ReadingKentucky Veterinary Medical Association News Alert kvma@aol.com Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) is described to be a highly contagious pathogen that is ubiquitous in horse populations throughout the world. Infections in horses can result in a variety of ailments that include respiratory disease, abortions, neonatal deaths and the neurologic disease termed Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy…
Continue ReadingKentucky Veterinary Medical Association News Alert kvma@aol.com Earlier this afternoon the Florida Department of Agriculture and State Veterinarians Office hosted a teleconference where state animal health officials and others received detailed information regarding last week’s diagnosis of EHV-1 in a Florida resident horse that had presented ataxic while stabled at an Ocala show. During the…
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