Equine veterinary journal
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Equine veterinary journal · Jul 2010
Catastrophic biaxial proximal sesamoid bone fractures in UK Thoroughbred races (1999-2004): horse characteristics and racing history.
Catastrophic biaxial proximal sesamoid bone fractures (PSBF) have not yet been described in detail in the UK racing population. ⋯ There is a strong association between type of racing surface and PSBF. Horses competing in flat races on all weather surfaces have an increased risk of PSBF. These fractures appear to happen in experienced horses with several starts, with few fractures occurring within the first season of racing. Further research should focus on identification of underlying pathology of these fractures. Epidemiological studies aimed at the identification of risk factors for PSBF in the UK racing population would require a large number of cases acquired over many years given the relatively low incidence of PSBF.
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Equine veterinary journal · May 2010
Biography Historical ArticleWalter Plowright CMG FRS FRCVS: An appreciation of his contribution to equine herpes virology.
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Equine veterinary journal · Jan 2010
Accuracy of ultrasound-guided injections of thoracolumbar articular process joints in horses: a cadaveric study.
Arthrosis of the articular process joints (APJs) in the caudal thoracolumbar region of horses may cause back pain and subsequent reduced performance or lameness. Ultrasound-guided injections of the APJs of the equine back have been described only briefly in the literature. ⋯ Injection of the vertebral APJ in the thoracolumbar region using ultrasound guidance is a reliable method, as most of the injections were either in or within 2 mm of the joint. Based on the findings of this cadaver study, the medial approach is expected to be the most accurate in live horses. Further investigations are required to evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of this method in clinical practice.
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Equine veterinary journal · Nov 2009
Controlled Clinical TrialPulmonary gas exchange in anaesthetised horses mechanically ventilated with oxygen or a helium/oxygen mixture.
It is unknown whether administration of gas-mixtures high in inspired fraction of oxygen (FiO2) under general anaesthesia may increase formation of pulmonary atelectasis and impair gas exchange. ⋯ Administration of a He/O2 gas mixture low in FiO2 can better preserve lung function than ventilation with pure oxygen. A step-wise increase of FiO2 using a He/O2 gas mixture might offer advantages with respect to pulmonary gas exchange over an immediate exposure to 100% 2O2.
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Equine veterinary journal · Nov 2009
Clinical TrialPlasma concentrations, behavioural and physiological effects following intravenous and intramuscular detomidine in horses.
Detomidine hydrochloride is used to provide sedation, muscle relaxation and analgesia in horses, but a lack of information pertaining to plasma concentration has limited the ability to correlate drug concentration with effect. ⋯ Results support a significant influence of route of administration on desirable and undesirable drug effects that influence case management.