Background: Otitis externa is rare in horses and the condition is poorly described in the literature. Objective: To describe clinical signs, treatment regimens and prognosis of otitis externa in horses. Animals: Eight horses diagnosed with otitis externa during 2011-2018. Methods: Retrospective...
Author(s)
Odelros, E.; Kendall, A.; Wulcan, S.; Bergvall, K.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Dermatology, 2019, 30, 5, pp 430-e132
Background: Dermoscopy is a diagnostic tool that has been introduced into small animal dermatology for the evaluation of hair and the skin surface. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the use of this technique on horses and the dermoscopic appearance of equine hair and skin have yet to be...
Author(s)
Legnani, S.; Zini, E.; Roccabianca, P.; Funiciello, B.; Zanna, G.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Dermatology, 2018, 29, 2, pp 165-e61
Background: Dermatophilus congolensis is a facultative anaerobic actinomycete that causes papular to exudative dermatitis with crusting in horses. This organism is frequently implicated as a cause of pastern dermatitis, but few data are available validating the organism's association with this...
Author(s)
Aufox, E. E.; Frank, L. A.; May, E. R.; Kania, S. A.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Dermatology, 2018, 29, 5, pp 435-e144
Background: Equine pastern vasculitis is an uncommon disorder in horses. Underlying causes are difficult to assess, especially bacterial infections. Clinical summary: A 13-year-old French saddle gelding horse presented for evaluation of a six weeks history of pastern dermatitis. Histopathological ...
Author(s)
Panzuti, P.; Ferrer, G. R.; Mosca, M.; Pin, D.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Dermatology, 2020, 31, 3, pp 247-e55
A practical everyday reference for veterinary practitioners, Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology focuses on contemporary techniques for investigating skin problems in small animals, horses and exotic pets. Written by experienced specialists in veterinary dermatology, this book offers...
Author(s)
Neuber, A.; Nuttall, T.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK
Citation
Diagnostic techniques in veterinary dermatology, 2017, pp vi + 312 pp.
This is the first article in a series of equine dermatology. The anatomy, reaction pattern of the skin, anamnesis, clinical examination and terminology of lesions are discussed.
Author(s)
Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. S. van; Grinwis, G. C. M.
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Education, 2016, 28, 9, pp 520-529
The measurement of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is one of the biophysical skin parameters used to assess skin barrier function. Assessment of transepidermal water loss, may depend on such factors as body region, age, sex or breed and the hair coat has been considered as one of the factors that...
Author(s)
Szczepanik, M. P.; Wilkołek, P. M.; Adamek, Ł. R.; Gołyński, M.; Sitkowski, W.; Taszkun, I.
Publisher
Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee of Veterinary Sciences, Olsztyn-Kortowo II, Poland
Citation
Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2018, 21, 1, pp 35-38
Bacterial dermatoses in horses are more frequent than dermatophytosis and are mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Dermatophilus congolensis. As in other species, it is important to investigate an underlying cause in the presence of infectious dermatoses. As a priority, the living conditions...
Publisher
Newsmed, Paris, France
Citation
Pratique Vétérinaire Equine, 2018, 50, 200, pp 22-28
This article describes the importance of clinical signs and physical examination in the diagnosis of skin diseases in horses.
ISBN
2019 CABI (H ISBN 9781786395085)
Equine dermatology is a growing part of the equine practitioner activity. A correct diagnosis and an appropriate treatment often need diagnostic tests. In practice diagnostic techniques and laboratory examinations are detailed. Advice and tips are given, so as to obtain the best samples.
Publisher
Newsmed, Paris, France
Citation
Pratique Vétérinaire Equine, 2018, 50, 200, pp 14-21