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Clinical findings and outcome predictors for multinodular pulmonary fibrosis in horses: 46 cases (2009-2019).

Amanda CravenAmy Todd-DonatoTracy StokolRachel LiepmanIlana GlasbergPamela WilkinsDaniela LuethyDavid M WongAngelika SchosterAstrid J van den Brom-SpierenburgJoy Ellen Tomlinson
Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2024)
Fever is not a sensitive clinical sign of EMPF. Diagnostic testing should be pursued for horses with increased respiratory rate and effort and weight loss. The prognosis for EMPF horses is poor. Corticosteroid treatment does not improve 3-month survival.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary fibrosis
  • weight loss
  • bariatric surgery
  • body mass index
  • insulin resistance
  • combination therapy
  • free survival