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Which condition is not as significant in farm animals as it is in equine when it comes to sepsis?
Which condition is not as significant in farm animals as it is in equine when it comes to sepsis?
Which therapeutic option is commonly used for osteoarthritis in all species?
Which therapeutic option is commonly used for osteoarthritis in all species?
Which therapeutic option is specifically used for osteoarthritis in equine?
Which therapeutic option is specifically used for osteoarthritis in equine?
Which therapeutic option is used for regenerative therapy in osteoarthritis?
Which therapeutic option is used for regenerative therapy in osteoarthritis?
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Which therapeutic option is commonly used for osteoarthritis in small animals and equine, but is non-licensed for small animals?
Which therapeutic option is commonly used for osteoarthritis in small animals and equine, but is non-licensed for small animals?
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Which therapeutic option is known to have gastrointestinal problems as side effects in small animals, but less so in equine?
Which therapeutic option is known to have gastrointestinal problems as side effects in small animals, but less so in equine?
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Which therapeutic option has good evidence of improving lameness in equine, but requires more data to determine the best time to use it?
Which therapeutic option has good evidence of improving lameness in equine, but requires more data to determine the best time to use it?
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Which therapeutic option is used to supplement the normal components of healthy cartilage and try to rebuild cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Which therapeutic option is used to supplement the normal components of healthy cartilage and try to rebuild cartilage in osteoarthritis?
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Which condition calls for specific management in therapeutics for joint disease?
Which condition calls for specific management in therapeutics for joint disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for joint sepsis in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for joint sepsis in horses?
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What is the most appropriate recommended first line treatment for a 3-year-old racehorse with bilateral hindlimb lameness and osteoarthritis in small tarsal joints that is racing in 16 days?
What is the most appropriate recommended first line treatment for a 3-year-old racehorse with bilateral hindlimb lameness and osteoarthritis in small tarsal joints that is racing in 16 days?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for a 6-year-old German Shepherd with shifting lameness and synovitis in multiple joints?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a 6-year-old German Shepherd with shifting lameness and synovitis in multiple joints?
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Which of the following is NOT a systemic option for treating joint sepsis in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a systemic option for treating joint sepsis in horses?
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Which therapeutic option is commonly used for osteoarthritis in small animals and equine, but is non-licensed for small animals?
Which therapeutic option is commonly used for osteoarthritis in small animals and equine, but is non-licensed for small animals?
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Which therapeutic option is known to have gastrointestinal problems as side effects in small animals, but less so in equine?
Which therapeutic option is known to have gastrointestinal problems as side effects in small animals, but less so in equine?
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Which therapeutic option is used for regenerative therapy in osteoarthritis?
Which therapeutic option is used for regenerative therapy in osteoarthritis?
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Which condition is not as significant in farm animals as it is in equine when it comes to sepsis?
Which condition is not as significant in farm animals as it is in equine when it comes to sepsis?
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What is the most appropriate recommended first-line treatment for a 3-year-old racehorse with bilateral hindlimb lameness and osteoarthritis in small tarsal joints that is racing in 16 days?
What is the most appropriate recommended first-line treatment for a 3-year-old racehorse with bilateral hindlimb lameness and osteoarthritis in small tarsal joints that is racing in 16 days?
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Which therapeutic option has good evidence of improving lameness in equine, but requires more data to determine the best time to use it?
Which therapeutic option has good evidence of improving lameness in equine, but requires more data to determine the best time to use it?
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Which therapeutic option is specifically used for osteoarthritis in equine?
Which therapeutic option is specifically used for osteoarthritis in equine?
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Which therapeutic option for joint disease in horses has weak evidence to suggest it works and should be used alongside corticosteroids?
Which therapeutic option for joint disease in horses has weak evidence to suggest it works and should be used alongside corticosteroids?
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Which therapeutic option for joint disease in horses is commonly used, but its effectiveness is not clear and it is difficult to determine which patients will benefit from it?
Which therapeutic option for joint disease in horses is commonly used, but its effectiveness is not clear and it is difficult to determine which patients will benefit from it?
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Which treatment option is used for joint sepsis in horses and involves a surgical lavage to remove contamination?
Which treatment option is used for joint sepsis in horses and involves a surgical lavage to remove contamination?
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Which treatment option for joint sepsis in horses involves injecting antibiotics directly into the joint to increase the concentration of the product in that region?
Which treatment option for joint sepsis in horses involves injecting antibiotics directly into the joint to increase the concentration of the product in that region?
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Study Notes
Conditions and Sepsis in Farm Animals vs. Equine
- Sepsis is less significant in farm animals compared to equine, affecting treatment approaches.
Osteoarthritis Therapeutics
- Common therapeutic option for osteoarthritis across all species is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Specific therapeutic option for osteoarthritis in equine includes joint injections with hyaluronic acid or corticosteroids.
- For regenerative therapy in osteoarthritis, options like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or stem cell therapy are utilized.
- Common NSAIDs used for osteoarthritis in both small animals and equine, but are non-licensed for small animals include carprofen.
Side Effects and Efficacy
- NSAIDs known for causing gastrointestinal issues in small animals have less pronounced effects in equine.
- Therapeutic option with good evidence of improving lameness in equine requires further research to optimize timing of administration.
Cartilage Health
- Supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can aid in rebuilding cartilage and support normal joint function.
Joint Disease Management
- Specific management strategies are critical for treating joint diseases effectively.
- Lameness in a racehorse, especially in a young athlete facing imminent competition, emphasizes the importance of fast-acting therapy.
Diagnoses and Treatments
- A 6-year-old German Shepherd showing shifting lameness and synovitis is likely to be diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
- Recommended first-line treatment for the racehorse with bilateral hindlimb lameness is an effective analgesic or anti-inflammatory therapy.
Treatment Options for Joint Sepsis in Horses
- Surgical lavage is a primary treatment for joint sepsis, focusing on removing contaminants from the joint.
- Direct injection of antibiotics into the joint space enhances localized concentrations for better efficacy.
Efficacy of Joint Treatments
- Some joint disease treatments in horses present weak evidence and are most effective when combined with corticosteroids.
- Other therapies for joint disease show unclear effectiveness, complicating patient outcome predictions.
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Test your knowledge on the specific management of three main conditions related to joint disease: Osteoarthritis in equine, small animals, and farm animals, sepsis in equine and farm animals, and autoimmune diseases in small animals. Explore various clinical presentations and learn about the appropriate therapeutic approaches for each condition.
