Endotoxemia
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Show Jumper Presley Boy in Intensive Care with Laminitis
July 16, 2012
The stallion worked July 5 before developing colic and endotoxemia that night. He remains in intensive care.... Read More
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Endotoxemia Explained
November 01, 2011
Endotoxin release--which happens when the bowel's checks and balances are altered--causes serious issues.... Read More
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Equine Gastrointestinal Tract/Ulcers
March 08, 2010
A summary of presentations on the equine gastrointestinal tract and ulcers at the 2009 AAEP Convention.... Read More
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DMSO Doesn't Help Gastric Aspects of Endotoxemia, AAEP 2009
January 22, 2010
Endotoxemia causes delayed gastric (stomach) emptying, which can cause the stomach to retain acidic contents and cause or worsen gastric ulcers. At worst, delayed gastric emptying can lead to accumulation of reflux material and gastric rupture.... Read More
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Experimental Endotoxemia Drug Performs Poorly in Horse Study
August 23, 2009
Pirfenidone, a unique experimental drug with anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory properties, afforded no apparent therapeutic benefit in horses with experimentally-induced endotoxemia, leaving Cal Davis researchers rather disappointed.... Read More
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ACVIM Conference Highlights
October 01, 2008
Among the hot topics this year were nutritional supplements, infectious disease, and metabolism problems. What do nutritional supplements, infectious diseases, and snake bites have in common? All were considered "hot... Read More
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Experimental Drug Research Provides Promising Results
July 24, 2008
Endotoxemia. Septic shock. Intestinal ischemia. What do all these ailments have in common? Based on recent studies, some researchers think an investigational drug called pirfenidone might be a treatment option for all three. "Pirfenidone,... Read More
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Colic and Digestive Health
March 23, 2007
Equine experts at the 2006 AAEP Convention discussed the research, risks, evaluation, & treatments for colic.... Read More
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Small Volume Resuscitation in Anesthetized Endotoxemic Horses
September 14, 2006
Endotoxemia occurs when toxins from the wall of Gram-negative bacteria crosses the intestinal wall and gains access to the bloodstream. Endotoxin becomes concentrated on the surface of white blood cells, causing them to secrete inflammatory agents. ... Read More
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Endurance and Endotoxemia
July 01, 2004
Endotoxemia in horses is usually associated with severe infections, inflammation, and colic. Endotoxin from intestinal bacteria activates release of inflammatory mediators such as thromboxane B2 (TxB2), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha),... Read More
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New Treatment for Endotoxemia
March 01, 2003
Michelle Henry Barton, DVM, PhD, of the University of Georgia, recently completed a project on treating endotoxemia with polymyxin B (PMB), an alternative to endotoxin antibody products. The drug PMB kills many Gram-negative bacteria and also... Read More
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Endotoxemia and Gastrointestinal Disease
February 01, 2002
Endotoxemia is one of the most commonly encountered life-threatening conditions in horses with gastrointestinal disease. It is, by nature, a very disappointing and frustrating disease to encounter, and is the leading cause of death in adult horses... Read More
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"Glass Horse" Unveiled at Veterinary Convention
January 03, 2002
Hundreds of veterinarians waited patiently in line in San Diego, Calif., on the afternoon of Nov. 26—and not at the airport. They were waiting in the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention trade show to purchase a copy of “The... Read More
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AAEP 1995 Convention Roundup
October 04, 2001
A total of 2,351 equine veterinarians--a record attendance--descended on Lexington for the 41st annual American Association of Equine Practitioners convention. Committee business dominated the day on Dec. 2, with 21 of the association's 40... Read More
