The aim of this study was to determine whether the lung side being sampled would significantly
influence bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cytological profiles and subsequent diagnosis in …

Background Multiple cytological patterns occur in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of
horses with inflammatory airway disease (IAD). Only few data on BALF cytokine profiles are …

The relationships between V 4 (the velocity for a blood lactate concentration of 4 mmol/litre)
and V 200 (the velocity for a heart rate of 200 bpm) and the performance indices of 223 …

Reasons for performing study: Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) is one of the
most common obstructive conditions of the upper respiratory tract in the racehorse. This …

The aim of the study was to determine whether instillation of either 250 mL or 500 mL of saline
for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) would influence cytological confirmation of inflammatory …

There are a variety of reasons for poor performance in racehorses. Exercise intolerance has
often been associated with subclinical respiratory abnormalities, and diagnostic aids are …

This study was designed to compare the efficacy of oral prednisolone and intramuscular (IM)
dexamethasone in heaves-affected horses with environmental control. A total of 16 horses, …

The atlanto‐occipital site (AO) is convenient for retrieving an adequate volume and quality
of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the diagnosis of neurological disease in horses. However, …

Objective To compare the changes in splenic length and thickness and in packed cell
volume ( PCV ) following detomidine or xylazine administration and subsequent epinephrine …

Reason for performing study: Developmental orthopaedic lesions are commonly found in
French Standardbred horses. One of the main questions asked by trainers, owners and …