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LIDOCAINE PATCHES AS ANALGETICS IN HORSES
The analgetic effect of lidocaine is well known in several species especially in men where the use of lidocaine patches is very popular. In dogs and cats the plasma concentration of lidocaine seem also to be acceptable after the application of patches and so this therapy seems to be a good alternative in these species. But what about horses? The systemic absorption of the drug seems to be different from the opther species.

Iris abscesses in horses - clinical and histological findings
Iris abscesses are rarely seen in horses, but if they are diagnosed, they can be both infectious or non-infectious. In this recentliy published study, the medical records of two Quarterhorses, one pony, one warmblood, one Westphalian, and one Arab horse with unilateral iris abscesses were evaluated - and not all of them required surgery.

Vaginoscopy versus Metricheck to detect postpartal purulent vaginal discharge in cows
In larger dairy cow herds it is often very hard or impossible to detect vaginal purulent discharge in the individual dairy cow. But it is very important also because of the influence on the reproductive performance of the animal. In the first part on this study on six dairy cow herds, the two techniques vaginoscopy and Metricheck™ device (a stainless steel probe with a semi-spherical rubber cup attached at one end) were compared, in the second part the effect of a single cephalosporine intrauterine infusion was evaluated. Very informative!

Famotidine versus omeprazole in gastritis prevention
Famotidine and omeprazole belong to the most popular drugs in the therapy of gastritis in dogs. In this study from Alaska, another indication for these drugs is important: Which is superior to reduce severity of exercise-induced gastritis? Very important because administering famotidine is easier than administering omeprazole during racing competition...

Retained Fetal Membranes in Cattle
Retained fetal membranes (RFM) in cattle have adverse effects on fertility and production. Understanding the pathophysiology and causes of RFM is important for managing this disease. The hormonal processes that lead to normal placental separation are multifactorial and begin before parturition. Which factors interrupt these normal processes?

Disciplines

Arthrodesis of the Equine Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
Arthrodesis in horses is sometimes indicated and especially in joints consisting of numerous small bones this can become very tricky. This little study compares the biomechanical characteristics, failure mode, and effects of side (left or right limb) and end (forelimb or hindlimb) of different screws in 2-screw, parallel-screw proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis constructs in horses.

Diagnosis of coagulopathies in neonatal foals
Coagulopathies are common and life-threatening problems, especially in (neonatal) foals with sepsis. In this study, coagulation and platelet function parameters were measured using a viscoelastic analyzer in 3 groups: foals presenting to a neonatal intensive care unit with presumed sepsis, normal foals, and adult horses. The evaluation is simple and fast and requires only one citrated blood sample. But can it also identify neonatal foals with (subclinical) coagulopathies due to a suspected sepsis?

Surgical technique and the radiographic fusion of an ununited Processus anconaeus
Ununited Processus anconaei are quite common in numerous mostly large or giant breeds, and the therapy of choice is surgery. In this study it was determined if internal fixation of the anconeus combined with a proximal ulnar osteotomy was more likely to result in fusion of the anconeus to the ulna compared with a proximal ulnar osteotomy alone.

Hemilaminectomy and vertebral stabilisation for thoracolumbar disc protrusion in dogs
Hemilaminectomy and vertebral stabilisation (+/− annulectomy) for the treatment of thoracolumbar disc protrusion in dogs are standard procedures. Nevertheless, this study is very interesting: It evaluates the results of this therapy in 28 dogs with thoracolumbar annular protrusions treated by hemilaminectomy and vertebral stabilisation, including both the neurological function 24 hours following surgery and the Long-term follow-up (by clinical examination or telephone questionnaire).

BOVINE

Topical anaesthetic formulation in lambs after castration and tail docking

Bovine herpesvirus type 5 in the semen of a healthy bull

Transcutaneous ultrasonographic diagnosis of mid- to late-gestation in cattle

Correlation of Serum Troponin I and Myocardial Damage in Cattle with Monensin Toxicosis

Immunohistochemical changes in the bladder wall of cows with enzootic hematuria

Acute phase proteins to diagnose subclinical mastitis in cows

Triclabendazole in the treatment of Fasciola hepatica

Genetic Factor XI Deficiency in Holstein Cows in Japan

EQUINE

Central venous pressure measurement in normal horses

Additional radiographic projection of the equine temporomandibular joint

Ultrasonographic diagnosis of coxofemoral subluxation in horses

Role of Clara Cell Secretory Protein in equine recurrent airway obstruction

Keratomycosis in horses: clinical signs and outcome

Clostridium-perfringens-induced hemolytic anemia in a pony (case report)

Paranasal sinus fibromatosis in a middle-aged horse

Direct versus indirect measurement of intra-abdominal pressure in horses

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Paw pad corns in dogs - a frustrating disease

Balloon dilatation of benign esophageal strictures in cats and dogs

Retinal degeneration in Abyssinian and Somali cats

New prognostic marker in canine mammary carcinomas

Single versus two-portal access in endoscopic ovariectomy of bitches

Novel CastLess Plate for pancarpal arthrodesis in dogs

Latent versus clinical encephalitozoonosis in pet rabbits

Circadian rhythm of left atrial pressure in dogs with mitral valve regurgitation

SWINE PRACTICE

Surgical correction of eye malformation in a potbellied pig

Breed-dependent susceptibilities to Porcine Circovirus Type–2-infections

PMWS and PCV2-infections in pigs

Femoral versus auricular blood pressure measurements in pigs

Role of macrophages in `classical swine fever`

Bone marrow pathology in pigs with classical swine fever

Control strategies of proliferative enteropathy in pigs

Interstitial nephritis in pigs with postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome

ARTICLES

Vitamin D in alpacas

Update to swine influenza

Association between number of wild birds samples for H5N1 and disease outbreaks

Meloxicam versus tolfenamic acid given before mulesing in lambs

Serum cystatin C as marker in humans with mildly impaired kidney function

New antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation

Rotoresection for benign prostatic hyperplasia

First case of avian influenza in Switzerland in two years

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ACVIM Congress 2010

The highest standards of care for your patients while pushing the envelope of discoveries in internal medicine.

ACVIM Forum
9-12 June 2010
Anaheim, California, USA

VEPRA Conference 2010

Veterinary European Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association
Physical therapy of the stifle

15th - 16th May 2010
Zagreb, Croatia

EVDI Annual Conference 2010
21-25 July 2010
Giessen, Germany
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine

WSAVA 2010 Congress

35th Annual World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress
FECAVA
SVK-ASMPA
FAFVAC

2-5 June 2010
Geneva / Switzerland

European Veterinary Conference `the Voorjaarsdagen`
22-24 April 2010
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Vets4Africa combines science and adventure
Vets4Africa brings veterinary science professionals from around the world to experience Africa in a way uniquely tailored to complement their professional interests.

ESAVS Courses for Veterinarians and Nurses - 2010
Order the ESAVS free information brochure 2010 and learn more about the veterinary intensive training programs in over 20 disciplines in Europe and Asia.

Small Animals,

Exotic Pets,

Equine Medicine

Course Overview: www.esavs.org

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