title: Respiratory Disease: Diagnostic Approaches in the Horse.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G2W1, Canada. Electronic address: jhewson@uoguelph.ca.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hewson
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G2W1, Canada.
authors.forename: Luis G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Arroyo
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Bronchoalveolar lavage; Cytology; Endoscopy; Equine; Guttural pouch; Pathogen; Respiratory; Tracheal aspirate