Equine collapse frequently presents a diagnostic challenge for veterinarians, and many cases go unsolv

Equine collapse frequently presents a diagnostic challenge for veterinarians, and many cases go unsolved. However, in some cases practitioners can pinpoint the definitive cause and treat the horse accordingly. In the first instance, the practitioner may be presented with a situation that requires emergency care to stabilize the horse. Emergency temporary tracheotomy is often required to stabilise the horse prior to investigating the aetiology and managing the underlying cause. Extreme care must be taken to avoid further stress. Sedation should be avoided if safety permits. If the horse collapses, a patent airway may be more readily achieved by insertion of an orotracheal tube than tracheotomy. Insertion of a tracheostomy tube should immediately abolish the stridor and relieve respiratory distress. If respiratory distress continues, secondary pulmonary oedema/haemorrhage in special EIPH or airway obstruction distal to the tracheostomy should be considered. Airway oedema may warrant administration of dexamethasone (0.1 mg/kg IV) or epinephrine (3-10ml of 1:1000 epinephrine /450 kg IV, IM or SC). Elevation of the head is important to alleviate oedema and congestion. All manifestations of EIPH other tan epistaxis, including acute/sudden death due to EIPH, require scientific tools and expertise to identify as being EIPH related. Acute/sudden death during racing due to EIPH occur when the hemorrhage is sufficiently voluminous to acutely interfere with respiration/blood oxygenation, such that the horse collapses and dies acutely on the racetrack. Some experiences at La Rinconada Racetrack, Caracas-Venezuela, in a retrospective study clinical, toxicological, necropsy and histopathology of the causes of sudden death associated with EIPH in a team work with Dr. K. Brewer and Dr. Thomas Tobin. This horse collapsed in a race of 2400mts, with signs of fatigue in the final 300mts. (full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBYDEg5Ppnw.  In spite of the immediate attention the horse died, a severe pulmonary hemorrhage was observed (EIPH).

Happy World Veterinary Day

Happy World Veterinary Day!

يوم الطبيب البيطري العالمي

روز جهانی دامپزشک مبارک باد

The next week will be available our article entitled A retrospective study of causes for mortality of Thoroughbred horses in Caracas, Venezuela (2008-2012).

The next week will be available our article entitled A retrospective study of causes for mortality of Thoroughbred horses in Caracas, Venezuela (2008-2012). Available in: http://www.pvb.com.br/

Certificates of Graduates to These Pathological Veterinary Colleagues

It is an honor to deliver the certificates of graduates to these pathological veterinary colleagues today, as the Responsible Professor and Academic Coordinator of the First Diploma in Animal Pathology of Experimentation, in the Department of Pathology of the National Institute of Hygiene Rafael Rangel, Caracas-Venezuela, successful in his new role as a veterinary pathologist. Special thanks to the National Institute of Hygiene Rafael Rangel, to Dr. Manuel Moya, Dr. Carmen Esteves, Lic. Gladys Gonzalez, to my technicians Histologists Lic. Emilio Suniaga, Tec. Maria Cisneros for all their support in this program of Diploma in Caracas -Venezuela.

Everything is possible!

Es un honor entregar hoy los certificados de diplomados a estos colegas patologos veterinarios, como de Profesor Responsable y Coordinador Academico del Primer Diplomado en Patologia en Animales de Experimentacion, en el Departamento de Patologia del Instituto Nacional de Higiene Rafael Rangel, Caracas-Venezuela,exitos en su nuevo rol de patologo veterinario. Especial agradecimiento al Instituto Nacional de Higiene Rafael Rangel, al Dr. Manuel Moya, Dra. Carmen Esteves, Lic. Gladys Gonzalez, a mis tecnicos Histologos Lic. Emilio Suniaga, Tec. Maria Cisneros por todo su apoyo en este programa de Diplomado en Caracas-Venezuela. 

Todo es posible! 

Pathology of Marine Mammals and Turtles Seminar.

Pathology of Marine Mammals and Turtles Seminar.DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2018
DURATION: 1 day(s)
LOCATION: Thursday April 19, from 2 to 5 PM 
FAVET, Universidad de Chile 
11735 Santa Rosa, Santiago, Chile
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Contact information and registration: Federico Cifuentes Ramos
federico.cifuentes@uchile.cl
DESCRIPTION:
The Charles Louis Davis/Samuel Wesley Thompson Foundation and the Postgraduate School of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the "Universidad de Chile" invite you to the following seminar:
Pathology of Marine Mammals and Turtles Seminar: Necropsy Technique, Common Diseases and Lesions
DR ERIC LOMBARDINI
MSc, VMD, PhD, Dip. AVCPM, Dip. ACVP

We have recently been cited in this interesting Journal: Advances in Diagnostics and Treatments in Horses and Foals with Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

We have recently been cited in this interesting Journal: Advances in Diagnostics and Treatments in Horses and Foals with Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers.

Available in:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749073917309203

"El Universo de los Caballos" por 95.5PlayFm

Muchas gracias al Dr. Carlos Federico Rodriguez Garantón por la invitación a participar en su Programa Radial "El Universo de los Caballos" por 95.5PlayFm. Agradecido también al Dr. Jairo Riera y al EMV. Hemerson Carballo realmente ha sido una grata experiencia en este prestigioso programa. Siempre agradecido. Disponible el próximo domingo a las 7am. 

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