Equine eosinophilic keratitis in horses: 28 cases (2003–2013). Issue 12 (2nd November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Edwards, Sydney; Clode, Alison B.; Gilger, Brian C.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 3:Issue 12(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1000
• Page End: 1006
• Publication Date: 2015-11-02
• Subjects: Eosinophilic conjunctivitis -- eosinophilic keratitis -- eosinophilic keratoconjuctivitis -- equine; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.350
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: This retrospective case series evaluates husbandry and environmental conditions in relation to eosinophilic keratitis in horses. While no associations were found between disease and husbandry practices or specific environmental factors such as humidity or temperature, an increased prevalence of presentation in summer months was identified in this population of horses. Abstract : This retrospective case series evaluates husbandry and environmental conditions in relation to eosinophilic keratitis in horses. While no associations were found between disease and husbandry practices or specific environmental factors such as humidity or temperature, an increased prevalence of presentation in summer months was identified in this population of horses.