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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2015; 31(2); 281-306; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.010

Neurologic Diseases in Horses.

Abstract: This article focuses on the gross examination of the brain and spinal cord and outlines the main lesions and neuroanatomic location related to neurologic diseases in horses.
Publication Date: 2015-07-27 PubMed ID: 26210953DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.010Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article is about the examination of the brain and spinal cord in horses, with the aim of identifying and understanding the main lesions and neuroanatomic locations related to neurologic diseases in these animals.

Introduction

The research focuses on the study of neurologic diseases in horses. The researchers conducted a gross examination, or a visual inspection without the use of microscope, of the brain and spinal cord of the animals.

Objective of the Research

  • The primary aim of the research is to understand the most common lesions and their neuroanatomic locations that lead to neurologic diseases in horses.
  • By identifying these lesions and their corresponding locations, the research seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge on horse neurology and potentially open avenues for new treatments and interventions.

Methodology

  • The researchers conducted an inspection of the horse’s brain and spinal cord. This process is termed gross examination and enables the experts to use visual inspection techniques to identify observable anomalies.
  • This study outlines the identified lesions and their corresponding locations within the horse’s neuroanatomy.

Implications of the Research

  • The objective explanation of the main lesions and correlating neuroanatomic locations is critical to understanding the neurologic diseases that horses may suffer from.
  • The study provides valuable information for veterinary practitioners, helping them diagnose and treat neurologic diseases more accurately.
  • The results of this study will help in future research in the field, potentially leading to improved therapeutic approaches and better health outcomes for horses suffering from neurologic diseases.

Cite This Article

APA
Rech R, Barros C. (2015). Neurologic Diseases in Horses. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 31(2), 281-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.010

Publication

ISSN: 1558-4224
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 31
Issue: 2
Pages: 281-306
PII: S0749-0739(15)00034-6

Researcher Affiliations

Rech, Raquel
  • Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 402 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, College Station, TX 77843, USA. Electronic address: rrech@cvm.tamu.edu.
Barros, Claudio
  • Laboratory of Anatomic Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Husbandry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Avenida Senador Filinto Müller 2443, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul 79074-460, Brazil.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horses
  • Nervous System Diseases / veterinary

Citations

This article has been cited 2 times.
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  2. Kumar R, Patil RD. Cryptic etiopathological conditions of equine nervous system with special emphasis on viral diseases.. Vet World 2017 Dec;10(12):1427-1438.