Gastrointestinal disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders

Includes content relating to the diagnosis and treatment of colic, as well as equine gastric ulcer syndrome.

March 2022

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome – complications and treatment

Plenty of articles have discussed the causes and treatments of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), but few consider the complications of this high-incidence disease, as well as the steps owners can take to improve the animal’s outcome. In this article, Jamie Prutton reviews some of the recent literature discussing EGUS – including its aetiology, potentially additional risks that come with it, the future for diagnostic assessment, and the importance of client compliance with diagnosis and treatment.

29 mins
An update on key concepts in equine sedation and anaesthesia

Aoife Ryan BVetMed, MRCVS describes the ongoing evolution of medication and practice, and notes that advancements in the field could reduce horse mortality rates.

22 mins

January 2022

Thoughts on equine castration over a period of half a century

Graham Duncanson BVSc, DProf, MSc(VetGP), FRCVS explores issues relating to this common procedure by analysing his first 4,000 cases – as well as a couple of “disasters”.

28 mins
Equine pedal osteitis

Edele Grey discusses this condition in horses, looking at presentation, clinical signs and treatment.

36 mins

December 2021

Degenerative joint disease in horses: tarsal arthritis

Mélanie Perrier discusses treatment options for this cause of lameness in horses, as well as the role of rehabilitation and adjunctive therapies in successful management.

41 mins

November 2021

Equine gastric disorders review

Karin Kruger discusses the diagnosis, management and treatment of such conditions, including gastric ulcer syndrome.

24 mins
Use of bisphosphonates in equine practice in the UK

Sanne Wilmink DVM, CertAVP, MRCVS offers basic information on this drug class, alongside a review of literature for use, effectiveness and safety.

38 mins

October 2021

Breeding soundness examinations in mares

Madeleine Campbell BVetMed(Hons), MA(Oxon), MA(Keele), PGCert(VetEd), PhD, DipECAR, DipECAWBM(AWSEL), FHEA, FRCVS, reviews the indications for assessing female horses, including techniques commonly, and less commonly, used.

53 mins
Dealing with owners’ perception of obesity

Tamzin Furtado uses insights from human health behaviour change to explain how veterinary professionals can facilitate communication around complex equine welfare topics such as obesity.

Breeding mares – managing the oestrous cycle

Camilla Scott BVetMed, CertAVP(ESM), DipACT, MRCVS, discusses transition management, the oestrous cycle, oestrous synchronisation and induction of ovulation.

46 mins

September 2021

Practical tips on nutritional management of equine obesity

Sarah Stoneham discusses how advice can be tailored to increase effective and sustained weight loss, and improve horse welfare.

42 mins

August 2021

Update on equine worming

Laura Peachey discusses treatment and management of parasite burdens, including latest resistance guidance, in horses.

28 mins
Equine endocrine disorders

Nicola Menzies-Gow, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECEIM, CertEM(IntMed), FHEA, MRCVS provides an overview of the two most common conditions affecting horses.

44 mins

July 2021

Equine influenza: current status, surveillance and prevention advice

Fleur Whitlock and Richard Newton take a detailed look at latest thinking on tackling it, including a breakdown of latest cases in the UK and elsewhere.

Update on diagnostics, prognosis and treatment of gastric conditions

Karin Kruger discusses equine gastric ulcer syndrome, which is currently differentiated into two distinct disease syndromes that require their own strategies from equine vets.

33 mins
Partial IV anaesthesia in horses

Kate Loomes BVSc(Hons), MSc, CertAVP(EP), CertAVP(VA), CertAVP(EM), DipECVAA, MRCVS IN this article, the author fully explains partial IV anaesthesia – the maintaining of anaesthesia with a combination of IV and inhalational agents.

82 mins
Lameness: types, investigation challenges and predisposition

Ann Derham looks at the most common types of lameness in horses, the importance of an orderly and logical examination and preventive strategies.

29 mins

June 2021

Sarcoid tumour in a mare

Jack Reece discusses the case of a chestnut Marwari presenting with a lesion that had grown and was ulcerated.

26 mins
Equine respiratory diseases part 2: non-infectious

Sarah Gough – in her final article in this series – looks at the types, causes, treatment and management of non-infectious disease.

56 mins

May 2021

Equine respiratory diseases, part 1: infectious

Sarah Gough – in the first of a two-part article – looks at the types, causes, treatment and management of infectious diseases.

81 mins