Equine dentistry workshop

The signs of this are: corneal scarring, iris synechiae and depigmentation, cataracts, aqueous flare, vitreal floaters, and chorioretinal degeneration manifestedby "butterfly lesions." The veterinarian should look for retinal scars with an ophthalmoscope in the nontapetal region ventral to the optic disc. Brooks said retinal depigmentation and degeneration mean that the animal has a blind spot and therefore vision is reduced. Appaloosas should be examined in the light and dark to detect evidence of night blindness. If the animal examined is a broodmare, the veterinarian should consider the genetic nature of any eye lesion. Brooks presented an "Equine Ocular Examination" form similar to that shown in the figure opposite.

EQUINE OCULAR

EXAMINATION

Owner's name

Phone

Address

City

Horse's name

Zip Breed

Age S e x

Color and markings Intended use of horse Reason for examination Previously examined: Yes

No

Owner/Agent signature Date

Menace response: RE LE Blink relexes: RE LE Vision assessment: Maze test:

Direct pupillary reflex: Indirect pupillary relex:

Veterinarians interested in equine dentistry recently attended workshops sponsored byf the University of Illinois. The College of Veterinary Medicine offeted two equine dentistry workshops for veterinarians on April 1st and 3rd. Dr. Leon Scrutchfield, a veterinary clinician at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, served as a speaker at both workshops. He discussed evaluating the oral cavity, correcting dental abnormalities and bite and incisor alignment. Dr. R. D. Scoggins, Equine Extension Veterinarian at the University shared ideas to help make equine dentistry easier on the horse and the veterinarian. Equine practitioner, Dr. Ray Morandi attended the meeting, and said, "There are some infividuals who have not received formal training and attempt to pass themselves off as equine dentists. That's why it is so important that veterinarians be trained properly to do dentistry."

Volume 13, Number 6, 1993

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Lunging over jumps: Right Eye

EQUINE DENTISTRY WORKSHOP

RE RE

No visible ~ lesions sus " "

Affected (Specify)

Face, orbits Adnexa, lids Drainage Conjunct- i iva

Left Eye

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Cornea Ant.Cham iris Lens Post. segment ecial procedures: ain, tear test, etc.)

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In regard of the above stated intend use, the animal is assessed to be: []

Suitable

[]

Not suitable

[]

In need of further evaluatior

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provisionally suitable

Date

Examiner

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