Hello :) In this post I'll explain the processes behind the two types of calcification in tissues. We'll also discuss the changes to a body that are likely to be seen after it has died.&nbsp&hell…Read More

Hi :) In this post we’ll take a look at the epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of ketosis and pregnancy toxaemia.Ketosis        Rum… Read More

In this post we'll take a look at the differences between apoptosis and necrosis, as well as the two different mechanisms of apoptosis. Apoptosis is different to necrosis because it is… Read More

This post will take a look at the various forms of nerosis that may occur in the body.  If you remember from earlier, necrosis is localised cell death that is characterised by cell… Read More

In this post we'll discuss free radicals and how they may cause tissue injury as well as the mechanisms that the body uses to neutralise them. A free radical is a chemical that is highl… Read More

In this post we'll take a look at cell injury and what causes it. If you have any questions please feel free to let me know in the comments section at the end of the post :) Cellular injury… Read More

Pigments, Infiltrates and Storage Diseases are a result of the accumulation of either a normal substance in abnormal amounts or an abnormal substance inside cells or between them. These dise… Read More

When tissues are damaged, cell injury will occur. This injury can be reversible up to a point but if the harmful stimulus is too severe, the cell will die. Sometimes, the cell doesn’t… Read More

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Nutrition-responsive diseases are those that have nutrition as an important part of their cause or treatment. In this post we’ll discuss the causes of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EG… Read More

Hi :) In today’s post, we’ll take a look at the basic concepts of horse nutrition including some feeding guidelines, how to estimate bodyweight, feeding for maintenance, conditio… Read More

In this post, we’ll take a look at how healing occurs after common types of damage in a variety of organs. Skin Healing by First Intention When a simple, cleanly incised wound o… Read More

Hi :) In this post we’ll take a look at the general process of healing and repair. I’ll explain the elements of the healing process and how these influence the healing of a tissu… Read More

The fat soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E and K. In this post, we'll discuss the sources, forms, functions, metabolism and storage as well as the effects of deficiency and toxicity i… Read More

Hello :) In this post we'll take a look at the terminology used to describe the classifications of acute inflammation. We'll also discuss the possible outcomes of this process.   … Read More

Soluble mediators, also known as chemical mediators, are the switches that cause the inflammatory response to be turned on and off. These substances are messengers that act on blood vessels… Read More

In this post we'll take a look at the pathogenesis behind secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism as well as the clinical signs of the disease and how it can be treated.  This is a di… Read More

Hi, this post describes the pathogenesis, clinical signs and treatment of hypomagnesaemia. Enjoy :) Hypomagnesaemia is a condition resulting from abnormally low levels of magnesium in the bl… Read More

In this post we'll learn about the pathogenesis, clinial signs and treatment of hypocalcaemia.  Hypocalcaemia is an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood plasma of an animal… Read More

Hello :) In this post we'll take a look at the absorption and storage sites of Caclium, Phosphorus and Magnesium as well as the effects of a defecit of these minerals in the diet.  Calc… Read More

Vitamins and minerals are very important components in the diets of animals. In this post we'll take a look at what vitamins and minerals are, the difference between requirements and allowan… Read More

A feed additive is any compound used in a ration that is not normally found in those feeds and does not directly meet a known nutritional requirement. Feed additives may enhance the effectiv… Read More

Hi :) In this post we'll take a look at the main methods of feed processing which aim to increase the digestibility of starch and other nutrients in a grain. The aim of feed processing… Read More

Hello :) In this post we'll be discussing the pros and cons of many of the energy and protein supplements that can be added to an animal's feed ration. This may be a bit of a dry post, but h… Read More

The exudate that is produced in the inflammatory response (how this occurs is described in this post) contains the inflammatory cells that are needed. These inflammatory cells get to the sit… Read More