Services in Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases affecting the internal organs.
Each horse is examined by a veterinarian, and all diagnostic and therapeutic steps are discussed with a senior clinician specialized in equine internal medicine. If required, specialists from other disciplines are consulted
Laboratory Analyses
The Equine Clinic has a modern, well-equipped laboratory that enables fast and reliable diagnostics both in emergencies and in routine practice. Most analyses can therefore be performed in-house without delay (learn more about our laboratory services).
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Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders
- Endoscopic examination of the respiratory tract
- Dynamic endoscopy (Overground endoscopy)
- Cytological examination of tracheobronchial secretions
- Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cytology
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Ultrasonographic examination of the thorax and lunsg
- Thoracic radiographs
Diagnosis and treatment of muscle disorders
- Muscle biopsy
- Consultation regarding genetic testing, e.g., PSSM Type 1 or Type 2
Diagnosis and treatment of headshaking
- Imaging procedures e.g. endoscopy of the respiratory tract and ears, radographs, standing head CT
- Eye examination
- PENS therapy
- rTMS therapy
Diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- Echocardiography (with Doppler)
- ECG, including stress ECG and long-term ECG (Holter)
- Cardioversion for horses with atrial fibrillation
Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
- Isolation unit with a crane box for horses exhibiting neurological symptoms
- PCR-based in-house tests for EHV-1/4, influenza, and druse (< 2-hour turnaround time)
- LAMP-based in-house tests for EHV-1/4, EHV-2/5, druse, and influenza (< 2-hour turnaround time)
Diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases
- E.g. Behavioral abnormalities, seizures, sleep deprivation, ataxia and movement disorders, dysphagia, cranial nerve deficits, or bornavirus infection
- Neurological examination
- Imaging procedures such as head and nack radiographs, standing head and neck CT, head MRI, endoscopy
- Electrodiagnostics
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis (sampling sites: atlanto-occipital, C1-C2, lumbosacral)
Diagnosis and treatment of metabolic and endocrine diseases
- e.g. Cushing’s disease, equine metabolic syndrome, or thyroid disorders
- Glucose / Insulin measurements, including dynamic tests
- TRH stimulation test for PPID (equine Cushing’s disease)
- Diagnosis of thyroid disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases
Further information is available in our Dermatology section.