what is kernicterus?
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a sequelae of neonatal isoerythrolysis
deposition of unconjugated bilirubin in the nervous system caused by the
high levels of bilirubin in foals with NI
foal will have seizures and other signs of encephalopathy
horse putting their head all the way into the water bucket to drink plus chewing
movements are classic for which toxicity?
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centaurea spp (yellowstar thistle, russian knapweed)
,GI parasites
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cyathostomes- small strongyles. tx with fenbendazole, or moxidectin for
encysted. basis for modern control program
tapeworms- anoplocephala. ileocecal intussusception, cecal impaction. tx
with 2x dose pyrantel or praziquantel
roundworms- parascaris equorum- foals with weight loss and colic.
respiratory signs/pneumonia. use fenbendazole over pyrantel bc pyrantel is
a paralytic and can cause impaction
equine motor neuron disease
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adult horses, progressive weakness no ataxia, caused by vit e deficiency
(green forage access)
laryngeal hemiplagia is from neurogenic atrophy of which muscle?
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cricoarytenoideus dorsalis
Theiler's dz is caused by ___
clinical signs
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a flavivirus
exposure to an equine origin biologic like tetanus antitoxin
c.s. are acute hepatic signs 4-10 weeks after exposure. adult horse.
IAHD
equine recurrent uveitis is associated with which pathogen
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leptospira spp, specifically pomona serovar
parasite that causes colic via thrombus formation in cranial mesenteric artery
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strongylus vulgaris (large strongyle)
treatment options for EPM
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most effective tx is ponazuril but it can be cost prohibitive
other options are sulfonamide abx plus or minus pyrimethamine, which is a
human malarial drug
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a sequelae of neonatal isoerythrolysis
deposition of unconjugated bilirubin in the nervous system caused by the
high levels of bilirubin in foals with NI
foal will have seizures and other signs of encephalopathy
horse putting their head all the way into the water bucket to drink plus chewing
movements are classic for which toxicity?
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centaurea spp (yellowstar thistle, russian knapweed)
,GI parasites
Give this one a try later!
cyathostomes- small strongyles. tx with fenbendazole, or moxidectin for
encysted. basis for modern control program
tapeworms- anoplocephala. ileocecal intussusception, cecal impaction. tx
with 2x dose pyrantel or praziquantel
roundworms- parascaris equorum- foals with weight loss and colic.
respiratory signs/pneumonia. use fenbendazole over pyrantel bc pyrantel is
a paralytic and can cause impaction
equine motor neuron disease
Give this one a try later!
adult horses, progressive weakness no ataxia, caused by vit e deficiency
(green forage access)
laryngeal hemiplagia is from neurogenic atrophy of which muscle?
Give this one a try later!
cricoarytenoideus dorsalis
Theiler's dz is caused by ___
clinical signs
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a flavivirus
exposure to an equine origin biologic like tetanus antitoxin
c.s. are acute hepatic signs 4-10 weeks after exposure. adult horse.
IAHD
equine recurrent uveitis is associated with which pathogen
Give this one a try later!
leptospira spp, specifically pomona serovar
parasite that causes colic via thrombus formation in cranial mesenteric artery
Give this one a try later!
strongylus vulgaris (large strongyle)
treatment options for EPM
Give this one a try later!
most effective tx is ponazuril but it can be cost prohibitive
other options are sulfonamide abx plus or minus pyrimethamine, which is a
human malarial drug
