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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2005; 21(2); 295-vi; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.04.009

Neonatal foal diarrhea.

Abstract: Diarrhea is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal foal. Numerous noninfectious and infectious agents are responsible for enterocolitis and enteritis. This article provides an overview of the differential diagnoses for neonatal diarrhea and general and specific guidelines for therapy.
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Publication Date: 2005-07-30 PubMed ID: 16051051PubMed Central: PMC7135406DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.04.009Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents an examination of diarrhea in newborn horses (foals), identifying it as a major health concern. The authors explore both infectious and noninfectious causes and offer guidelines for treatment.

Overview of the Research

  • This research article aims to address the issue of neonatal diarrhea in foals. The authors recognize diarrhea as a leading cause of illness and death in newborn horses, making it a significant concern in veterinary medicine.
  • The paper delves into various causes of diarrhea in foals, separating them into two broad categories: infectious agents and noninfectious agents. These factors can lead to conditions like enterocolitis and enteritis, both gastrointestinal diseases that cause inflammation and can result in diarrhea.

Differential Diagnosis

  • The article puts a significant emphasis on differential diagnosis for neonatal diarrhea. This involves identifying various potential diseases or conditions that might be causing the observed symptoms.
  • Through differential diagnosis, the researchers aim to eliminate unlikely causes and narrow down the possibilities, thereby guiding the most appropriate treatment paths.

Therapy Guidelines

  • The authors present both general and specific guidelines for the treatment of neonatal foal diarrhea. The objective is to offer the reader, presumably a veterinarian or an involved horse owner, the knowledge necessary to manage such cases efficiently.
  • While general guidelines provide broad measures applicable in most cases, specific guidelines provide targeted therapies for particular situations or diseases.

Significance of the Research

  • This research contributes to our understanding of neonatal foal diarrhea, from its causes to its treatment. It is an important resource for veterinarians and horse owners seeking to identify and treat this common but potentially severe condition in newborn horses.

Cite This Article

APA
Magdesian KG. (2005). Neonatal foal diarrhea. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 21(2), 295-vi. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2005.04.009

Publication

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
ISSN: 0749-0739
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Pages: 295-vi

Researcher Affiliations

Magdesian, K Gary
  • Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616, USA. kmagdesian@ucdavis.edu

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diarrhea / microbiology
  • Diarrhea / mortality
  • Diarrhea / therapy
  • Diarrhea / veterinary
  • Fluid Therapy / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / microbiology
  • Horse Diseases / mortality
  • Horse Diseases / therapy
  • Horses
  • Treatment Outcome

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