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What to look out for Dull demeanor, anorexia, abdominal pain, cerebral dysfunction, weight loss, (McGorum et al, 1999). Once 75% of the organ is damaged irreparably the horse will show the characteristic clinical signs. These include lethargy, weight loss, diarrhoea, or at least pasty, sloppy faeces and in the summer months photosensitation. (Knottenbelt, 2000) |
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The following is an extract from a Peer Reviewed Article |
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“ None of the laboratory investigations listed here should be used in isolation to investigate horses with suspected liver disease; a full panel of investigations is required to establish an accurate diagnosis and prognosis” |
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The following table on the relative value of tests is adopted from University of Liverpool Equine Medicine course notes and Hillyer, M.(2000) |
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Table currently under construction. |
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