Respiratory Disease: Diagnostic Approaches in the Horse

Joanne Hewson; Luis G Arroyo

doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.008

Respiratory Disease: Diagnostic Approaches in the Horse

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2015 Aug;31(2):307-36. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.008. Epub 2015 May 30.

Authors

Joanne Hewson¹, Luis G Arroyo²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G2W1, Canada. Electronic address: jhewson@uoguelph.ca.
² Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G2W1, Canada.

PMID: 26037608
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2015.04.008

Abstract

Evaluation of the upper and lower respiratory tract of horses requires strategic selection of possible diagnostic tests based on location of suspected pathologic lesions and purpose of testing and must also include consideration of patient status. This article discusses the various diagnostic modalities that may be applied to the respiratory system of horses under field conditions, indications for use, and aspects of sample collection, handling, and laboratory processing that can impact test results and ultimately a successful diagnosis in cases of respiratory disease.

Keywords: Bronchoalveolar lavage; Cytology; Endoscopy; Equine; Guttural pouch; Pathogen; Respiratory; Tracheal aspirate.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
Horses
Respiratory Tract Diseases / veterinary*