Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:David A. Wilson, DVM, MS, DACVS
Goal of all techniques is to create a mucosal tunnel extending from the urethral orifice to near the mucocutaneous junction.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Heather Kaese, DVM, MS, DACVIM
A good ocular examination begins with a thorough medical history. The saying goes that the eyes are the window to the soul – to the ophthalmologist they are often a window to illness somewhere else in the body. Start with the basics; signalment, use, as well as housing, work, and turnout environments.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:David A. Wilson, DVM, MS, DACVS
If the side of cryptorchidism is unknown, surgery can be prolonged and laparoscopic exploration of the abdomen may be a better approach.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:K. Gary Magdesian, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, DACVCP, CVA
In evaluating a foal with established pneumonia, how can you differentiate between R. equi pneumonia from those caused by other bacteria, while waiting culture results?
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Maureen Long, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen and is a significant cause of hospital acquired (nosocomial) infection of surgical wounds and infections associated with indwelling medical devices. Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and nares of humans which facilitate its transmission, particularly in the healthcare setting.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Michelle M. LeBlanc, DVM, DACT
A basic reproductive examination includes obtaining a history, conducting a physical examination, evaluating the perineal conformation, and performing a rectal/ultrasonographic exam of the reproductive tract, vaginal speculum examination and digital examination of the cervix.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Michelle M. LeBlanc, DVM, DACT
Correcting the defects in uterine defense, neutralizing virulent bacteria, and controlling post-breeding inflammation are the goals of successful therapy. This is accomplished by surgically correcting anatomical defects, improving physical drainage after insemination, reducing the length or modulating the inflammatory response to insemination and inhibiting bacterial growth.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Matthew P. Gerard, DVM, BVSc, PhD, DACVS
The soft tissues of the oral cavity are susceptible to traumatic injuries by bits or other oral tack, sharp external objects, blows to the head, injury during recovery from general anesthesia, and iatrogenic damage during intraoral procedures—for example, administration of oral medications, dental extraction, or transoral epiglottic entrapment release.
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