02 January 2024 02 Jan 2024

Volume 8 | Issue 1

ISSN (Print): 2516-0583

ISSN (Online): 2516-0591

New year, same old weather…

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Novel developments in equine asthma

Figure 8.
a) A lateral radiograph of a foot with chronic laminitis demonstrating remodeling (a ‘ski tip’ appearance, arrow) of the dorsodistal tip of the third phalanx, consistent with chronic laminitis. Note this horse also has a very long toe (asterisk) in need of a trim. b) A lateral radiograph of a foot with chronic laminitis demonstrating osteopenia (circled) of the dorsodistal tip of the third phalanx, consistent with chronic laminitis.

Understanding, diagnosing and managing endocrinopathic laminitis

The horse's behavioural and welfare needs for optimal foraging opportunities

Figure 10. a) In the standard 55° navicular skyline image, sclerosis of the spongiosa is identified. The flexor cortex has decreased bone density, but a distinct defect is not visible. b) In a shallow angle (approximately 40°) navicular skyline image of the same horse, a focal irregular lucent defect is highlighted in the flexor cortex (white arrow). c) A mildly oblique upright lateromedial image catches the focal flexor cortex erosion in the distal aspect of the flexor cortex (white arrow).

A review of radiographic interpretation of the navicular bone

Figure 2. Conceptual diagram illustrating requirements for effective water and electrolyte replacement. Created by the author using Biorender. NaCl: sodium chloride; KCl: potassium chloride; Mg-citrate: magnesium citrate; Ca-citrate: calcium citrate.

Oral electrolyte supplementation and prevention of dehydration in horses