Publications by authors named "Melissa Fenn"

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  • A 13-year-old Quarter Horse had problems with colic (stomach pain) that didn’t get better even after treatment.
  • The vets found serious issues like ulcers in the stomach and an abnormality that let bile leak into the stomach instead of moving to the intestines.
  • Unfortunately, after treatment didn’t work, the horse was euthanized, and it was discovered that the horse had a rare birth defect in its stomach and digestive system that can cause these problems.
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The characterization of the blood groups, antibody profiles, and its distribution pattern among different horse breeds and geographic locations, can be very useful in life-threatening situations where a blood transfusion is needed, and compatibility tests are not readily available. This study estimated the distribution of blood types and antibody profiles in Straight Egyptian Arabian horses from Qatar. A total of 20 Straight Egyptian Arabian horses, from multiple origins and genetic background were included.

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Background: Crossmatching is used to prevent life-threatening transfusion reactions in horses. Laboratory methods are laborious and technically challenging, which is impractical during emergencies.

Hypothesis/objectives: Evaluate agreement between a stall-side crossmatch kit (KIT) and a laboratory method (LAB) in horses with known and unknown blood types.

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This fourth article in an ongoing series of articles published in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education on veterinary education and the veterinary profession provides information on the colleges and schools that exist in the US in 2011. This article provides a brief description of the educational programs and recent accreditation of the veterinary schools at Western University of the Health Sciences and Ross University on the Island of St. Kitts.

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