A toxin is a naturally occurring organic poison produced by metabolic activities of living cells or organisms. They occur especially as proteins,often conjugated. The term was first used by organic chemist Ludwig Brieger (1849–1919) and is derived from the word "toxic".
An avian veterinarian is a veterinarian who specializes in treating birds. All veterinarians,upon first qualification from a certified veterinary college,may treat any species. Additional training is required for qualification to become a recognized specialist in the care of birds.
The New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is a college of veterinary medicine at Cornell University,Ithaca,New York. It was founded in 1894. It is the first statutory college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
The Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is a state-supported college of two states,Virginia and Maryland,filling the need for veterinary medicine education in both states. Students from both states are considered "in-state" students for admissions purposes.
Glycogen-branching enzyme deficiency (GBED) is an inheritable glycogen storage disease affecting American Quarter Horses and American Paint Horses. It leads to abortion,stillbirths,or early death of affected animals. The human form of the disease is known as glycogen storage disease type IV.
Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),analgesic,and antipyretic used in horses,cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine salt. In the United States,it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),and may only be lawfully distributed by order of a licensed veterinarian. There are many trade names for the product.
Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH),also known as "bleeding" or a "bleeding attack",refers to the presence of blood in the airways of the lung in association with exercise. EIPH is common in horses undertaking intense exercise,but it has also been reported in human athletes,racing camels and racing greyhounds. Horses that experience EIPH may also be referred to as "bleeders" or as having "broken a blood vessel". In the majority of cases,EIPH is not apparent unless an endoscopic examination of the airways is performed following exercise. This is distinguished from other forms of bleeding from the nostrils,called epistaxis.
Recurrent airway obstruction,also known as broken wind,heaves,wind-broke horse,or sometimes by the term usually reserved for humans,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or disorder (COPD) –it is a respiratory disease or chronic condition of horses involving an allergic bronchitis characterised by wheezing,coughing and laboured breathing.
Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a disease of some breeds of draft horse,whereby the lower legs becomes progressively more swollen. There is no cure;the aim of treatment is to manage the signs and slow progression of the disease. The cause of CPL is not known,although it is suspected that a genetic disorder of elastin metabolism prevents the lymphatic vessels from functioning properly,leading to edema of the lower limbs. CPL resembles the human disease elephantiasis verrucosa nostra.
Deracoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the coxib class,used in dogs to treat pain associated with osteoarthritis,or to prevent pain following orthopedic or dental surgery. It is available as beef-flavored tablets.
The Centennial Biomedical Campus is 250 acres (1.0 km2) of property owned and operated by North Carolina State University in Raleigh,North Carolina,United States. It is located five minutes west of the NC State’s main campus and is considered part of Centennial Campus,the university’s research and educational campus footprint.
Florfenicol is a fluorinated synthetic analog of thiamphenicol,mainly used in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary oncology is a subspecialty of veterinary medicine that deals with cancer diagnosis and treatment in animals. Cancer is a major cause of death in pet animals. In one study,45% of the dogs that reached 10 years of age or older died of cancer.
Isoxsuprine is a drug used as a vasodilator in humans and equines. Isoxsuprine is a β2 adrenoreceptor agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle via β2 receptors.
Veterinary chiropractic,also known as animal chiropractic,is the practice of spinal manipulation or manual therapy for animals. Veterinary chiropractors typically treat horses,racing greyhounds,and pets. Veterinary chiropractic is a fast-developing field that is complementary to the conventional approach. Veterinary chiropractic is considered a controversial method due to limited evidence that exists on the efficacy of osteopathic or chiropractic methods in equine therapy. There is limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of spinal manipulation or mobilization for equine pain management,and the efficacy of specific equine manual therapy techniques is mostly anecdotal.
Pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis is a disease caused by chronic poisoning found in humans and other animals caused by ingesting poisonous plants which contain the natural chemical compounds known as pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis can result in damage to the liver,kidneys,heart,brain,smooth muscles,lungs,DNA,lesions all over the body,and could be a potential cause of cancer. Pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis is known by many other names such as "Pictou Disease" in Canada and "Winton Disease" in New Zealand. Cereal crops and forage crops can sometimes become polluted with pyrrolizidine-containing seeds,resulting in the alkaloids contaminating flour and other foods,including milk from cows feeding on these plants.
A pericardial window is a cardiac surgical procedure to create a fistula –or "window" –from the pericardial space to the pleural cavity. The purpose of the window is to allow a pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade to drain from the space surrounding the heart into the chest cavity.
Dr. Ravindra Nanda is a professor and Head of the Department of Craniofacial Sciences and Chair of the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He is part of the founding faculty of School of Dental Medicine and has been at the University of Connecticut since 1972 where he also holds an Alumni Chair in the Orthodontics Division. He is an innovator of various appliances in orthodontics.His research and clinical interests include adolescent and adult orthodontics,the biology of tooth mobility,craniofacial orthopedics,biomechanics and developing efficient mechanics to deliver orthodontic care.
Veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom is the performance of veterinary medicine by licensed professionals. It is strictly regulated by the statute law,notably the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Veterinary medicine is led by veterinary physicians,termed "veterinary surgeons",normally referred to as "vets".
Susan Marie Stover is a professor of veterinary anatomy at the University of California,Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and director of the J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory. One of the focuses of her wide-ranging research is musculoskeletal injuries in racehorses,particularly catastrophic breakdowns. Her identification of risk factors has resulted in improved early detection and changes to horse training and surgical repair methods. On July 30,2016,Stover received the Lifetime Excellence in Research Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association. In August 2016,she was selected for induction into the University of Kentucky Equine Research Hall of Fame.
