Equine Laminitis

Couverture
James K. Belknap, Raymond J. Geor
John Wiley & Sons, 23 nov. 2016 - 480 pages

The first book dedicated to this common, serious, and complex equine disease, Equine Laminitis is the gold-standard reference to the latest information on every aspect of the disease and its treatment.

  • Provides the first book devoted specifically to equine laminitis
  • Discusses the current state of knowledge on all aspects of the disease, including its history, relevant anatomical considerations, pathophysiology, the diagnostic workup, and clinical treatment
  • Presents 50 chapters written by leading international experts, under the editorship of the foremost authority on equine laminitis
  • Offers a thorough understanding of this common affliction, grounded in the scientific literature
  • Describes effective prevention and treatment plans

 

Table des matières

List of Tables
Contributors
Foreword
Historical Perspective on Equine Laminitis
Anatomy and Function of the Equine Digit
Cellular Events Important in the Normal Function of the Equine Digit
Digital Biomechanics Relevant to Laminitis
Overview
Supporting Limb Laminitis
Summary
Detailed Physical Examination for Laminitis
Diagnostic Imaging
The Digital Venogram
Endocrine and Metabolic Evaluation in Horses with Laminitis
Laminitis
Vasoactive Drug Therapy

Starch Overload
Potential Role of Recruited Leukocytes in Lamellar Structural Failure
Oligofructose Overload
Black Walnut Extract
Hyperinsulinemia
Hemodynamic Events in Laminitis
Introduction
Antiplatelet Therapies
References
Lamellar Dermal Pathology in Laminitic Horses
Role
Role
The Relationship
Other Factors Influencing Energy Dynamics in the Horse
Structural Dynamics of Displacement of the Distal Phalanx
General Clinical Aspects of the Laminitis Case
SepsisRelated Laminitis
Laminitis in Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Laminitis in Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
Analgesia
Digital Hypothermia
Digital Hypothermia in Clinical Cases
References
Equine Sepsis
Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Application of Principles
Solear Support Techniques
Introduction
The Use of Casts in Equine Laminitis
Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy
Future Perspectives
Management Changes in the Laminitis Case
Overview of Laminitis Prevention
Prevention of Supporting Limb Laminitis
Prevention of SepsisRelated Laminitis
Nutritional Management for Avoidance of PastureAssociated
Glossary
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À propos de l'auteur (2016)

James K. Belknap, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, is Professor of Equine Surgery in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He runs a research laboratory studying the pathophysiology of equine laminitis, and works closely with the Certified Journeyman Farrier, Todd Adams, on podiatry cases including equine laminitis cases.

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