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"Laminitis Defined" by equimed on October 15, 2006, 1:25 pm, in category Laminitis/Founder
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Laminitis results from disruption (constant, intermittent, or short-term) of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae.
Also involved in the “founder” process is a disruption of the attachment mechanism between the sensitive and insensitive laminae.
These laminae structures within the foot secure the coffin bone (wedge-shaped bone within the foot) to the hoof wall. Inflammation can permanently weaken the laminae and interfere with the wall/bone bond.
In se.....
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"First Aid Kit" by equimed on October 15, 2006, 1:19 pm, in category General Equine Health
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Here are some suggested items for a first-aid kit:
~Thermometer
~Safety Scissors
~Stethoscope
~Self-sticking bandages like Vetrap (use carefully because it will constrict when wet)
~Adhesive bandage like 4” Elastikon
~Gauze squares- 4”x4”
~Vaseline
~1” or 2” white athletic tape
~Gauze bandage such as 4” Kling
~Some type of cold pack
~Standing Quilts-at least a pair
~Polo Wraps-at least a pair
~Antiseptic wound cream such as Triple .....
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"Lameness Defined" by equimed on October 15, 2006, 1:08 pm, in category Lameness
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Lameness has been defined as any alteration of the horse’s gait. In addition, lameness can be manifested in such ways as a change in attitude or performance.
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"EquiMed Newsletters" by equimed on October 7, 2006, 5:13 pm, in category General
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EquiMed has recently begun publishing a quarterly newsletter. For the first newsletter we mailed them to the entire client list, however in the future we would like to begin emailing the newsletter. So please let us know your email so that we can provide you with the newsletters and other veterinary information as it becomes available.
Email you updated contact information and email address to equimed@sbcglobal.net!
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"West Nile Again Threatens Missouri Horses" by equimed on October 7, 2006, 5:07 pm, in category Vaccinations
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West Nile is again a major threat to Missouri horses. Below are links to a few recent article on the subjest. It is our understanding that West Nile is as close as south of I-70.
Article on The Univeristy of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine News & Events Website.
http://www.cvm.missouri.edu/news/GJohnson06.htm
Article on KOMU Channel 8 (NBC station in the Columbia, MO area) website.
http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KO.....
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"Welcome!!!" by equimed on October 7, 2006, 5:02 pm, in category General
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In an attempt to answer more of our clients equine health questions we have added a BLOG to our website. For those of you who are unaware of what a BLOG is, it is a frequently updated question/answer or journal session, that is chronological published by category. To begin with we have added just a few categories but would be happy to add additional categories as needed. Simply let us know what you would like to see changed as this is a site for you our clients.
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