Equine Foot Diseases Lecture Outline

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What is the layman term for chronic laminitis?

Road founder

Sole depth

Displacement of P3

Founder (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a major force acting on P3 in the context of laminitis pathophysiology?

Coronary band to extensor process distance (CE) (correct)

Bony column (weightbearing)

Deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT)

Common digital extensor tendon

Which disease is NOT considered as a systemic inflammatory disorder that can lead to laminitis?

Grain overload

Black walnut ingestion

Metritis (retained placenta)

Potomac Horse Fever (correct)

In the context of laminitis, what does a venogram aid in diagnosing?

Detail change within the foot early Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment goal for laminitis associated with endocrinopathic disorders?

Improve insulin sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for equine metabolic disease causing laminitis?

Exercise Signup and view all the answers

In the context of systemic disease prevention for laminitis, what is NOT recommended for grain overload?

PET imaging Signup and view all the answers

"Neutralize forces on digit" is part of which type of mechanical treatment for laminitis?

"Foot cast (?)" Signup and view all the answers

"Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy" is indicated in cases of:

"Chronic refractory laminitis" Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a horse presenting with severe heel bulb lacerations?

Surgical debridement and removal of damaged horn Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying theory behind the formation of a keratoma in horses?

Localized inflammation and trauma between horn producing layer and hoof wall Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic imaging technique is recommended for identifying a keratoma in horses?

Advanced imaging like CT scans Signup and view all the answers

What is the most crucial aspect in the surgical treatment of a keratoma in horses?

Complete removal of the keratoma Signup and view all the answers

In cases of large unstable hoof wall cracks, what is the recommended approach for treatment?

Hoof wall resection followed by stabilization techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in treating thrush infection in horses?

Debridement of the frog Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim when treating white line disease in horses?

Debridement of necrotic horn and meticulous stall hygiene Signup and view all the answers

'Fatal sinker syndrome' is associated with which condition in horses?

P3 infection and rotation Signup and view all the answers

'Seedy toe' in horses can lead to which significant consequence if left untreated?

'Laminitis' progression Signup and view all the answers

'Thrush' in horses is primarily caused by which factor?

Manure and urine accumulation leading to poor hygiene conditions Signup and view all the answers

Equine Foot Diseases Lecture Outline

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What is the layman term for chronic laminitis?

Which of the following is NOT a major force acting on P3 in the context of laminitis pathophysiology?

Which disease is NOT considered as a systemic inflammatory disorder that can lead to laminitis?

In the context of laminitis, what does a venogram aid in diagnosing?

What is the primary treatment goal for laminitis associated with endocrinopathic disorders?

Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for equine metabolic disease causing laminitis?

In the context of systemic disease prevention for laminitis, what is NOT recommended for grain overload?

"Neutralize forces on digit" is part of which type of mechanical treatment for laminitis?

"Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy" is indicated in cases of:

What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a horse presenting with severe heel bulb lacerations?

What is the underlying theory behind the formation of a keratoma in horses?

Which diagnostic imaging technique is recommended for identifying a keratoma in horses?

What is the most crucial aspect in the surgical treatment of a keratoma in horses?

In cases of large unstable hoof wall cracks, what is the recommended approach for treatment?

What is the initial step in treating thrush infection in horses?

What is the primary aim when treating white line disease in horses?

'Fatal sinker syndrome' is associated with which condition in horses?

'Seedy toe' in horses can lead to which significant consequence if left untreated?

'Thrush' in horses is primarily caused by which factor?

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