Diarrhoea in the Horse and Foal Flashcards
1
Q
Where is commonly afftected in the GI tract in Adult equine diarrhoea?
A
Large Intestine
2
Q
Where is commonly afftected in the GI tract in foal equine diarrhoea?
A
Large or Small Intestine
3
Q
DDx for Actue Diarrhoea in Horses
A
Salmonella Parasites Clostridia Antimicrobial associated Diarrhoea NSAID toxicity Sand enteropathy Carb overload
4
Q
DDx for Chronic Diarrhoea in Horses
A
Salmonella Parasites NSAID toxicity Sand enteropathy Neoplasia Inflammatory/Infiltrative Disorders Dietary
5
Q
What is an endotoxin?
A
An endotoxin is part of the outer membrane of gram negative bacteria and they are release during cell death or rapid growth
6
Q
What are the clinical signs of Endotoxaemia?
A
Depression Tachycardia Tachypnoea Fever Colic Diarhoea Hyperaemic mucous membranes
