Open AccessEquine eosinophilic keratitis in horses: 28 cases (2003–2013)
Author(s) -
Edwards Sydney,
Clode Alison B.,
Gilger Brian C.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.350
Subject(s) - medicine , animal husbandry , eosinophilic , population , keratitis , disease , veterinary medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , pathology , surgery , environmental health , agriculture , ecology , biology
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.