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The Horse |
Veterinary Terms F-K |
Virtually Horses - Equine Health |
      
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Fibrils fine,elongated threads of protein that make up the muscle fibre in voluntary muscles. Fibrin protein created during normal blood clotting that forms the structural basis of the clot; the essential fibrous protein portion of the blood. Fungistatic Agents that retard the growth and development of fungi. Also Fungicide - kills fungi. Fibroma A benign fibrous tumour. Fistulous Withers A condition in which an infection of the withers leads to an abcess; often caused by the bacteria Brucella Fluoroscein Fluorescent dye that, if applied to the surface of the eye, is retained in areas where the cornea is damaged Free Radicals Reactive molecules that cause cellular damage by stealing or sharing other molecules electrons Frog Soft, rubbery but insensitive part of the horse's sole, triangular in shape, that provides grip and some shock absorption. The frog is shed approx twice per year. Fundus Interior part of the eye exposed to view through the opthalmoscope
Gamma Scintigraphy A bone scan shows the density of bone and can be helpful in diagnosing fractures and 'kissing' spinous problems. Grass Sickness A disease of the nerves controlling gut activity, which causes severe digestive problems and sometimes death. Highly regional in occurrence. More likely to afflict male horses between 2 & 7 years old of good condition. Gastric Impaction When the stomach is full of feed material that is unable to pass along the intestinal tract due to some form of blockage; can be a cause of colic. Glanders. One of the oldest diseases of the horse it has been almost irradicated but rare cases do occur. Glanders attacks the lungs and membranes of the nose, also causing lymphangitis and subcutaneous abscesses. The disease is nearly always fatal and highly contagious to both other horses and humans. Glaucoma Eye disease marked by an increase in pressure inside the eye that causes changes in the optic disk and vision. Also a frequent side effect of diabetes. Glucosuria Presence of glucose in the urine often indicating diabetes. Grafts Medical procedure where damaged or irreparable or missing skin or bone is replaced with similar material from another source. Most frequently the replacement graft is taken from another spot on the body. Gram's Stain A diagnostic test performed at a laboratory which allows identification of two groups of bacteria, gram-negative and gram-positive, by identifying differences in their cell-wall structure. Finding the type of bacteria involved in disease is valuable in determining treatment. i.e. some specific antibiotics treat specific bacteria better than others. |
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Haematoma Accumulation of blood in body tissues due to a blood vessel injury. A bruise or or blood clot. Most common on the belly or chest where gravity will pull blood from an injury. Never try to drain a haematoma, they will resolve themselves as the blood is reabsorbed into the body. Heaves - see COPD
Interosseous Ligaments The strong ligaments which attach the splint bones to the cannon bones. Ischemia Deficiency in blood supply to a body part; localised
tissue anemia in a part of the body due to restricted or blocked blood
supply.
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injection that must go into a muscle rather than directly into the
bloodstream via a vein. If you need to inject into the neck the best
place is into a triangle of 'safe space' shown naturally on the horse at
right. If you horse's muscles are not this defined (or he won't
relax and lower his head) simply go about a hands width down from the mane
in about the centre of the topline of the neck.