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#Rectal Palpation
@What is a rectal palpation?
It's a process of introducing the hand
into the horse's rectum to feel the
abdominal structures through it. It's a
routine exam that gives the vet a lot ofinformation. The more experienced the veterinarian, the more accurate the rectal diagnosis will be.
@What can you feel?
It is possible to pat the aorta, digestive system, as well as the spleen, urinary system, reproductive system, pelvis, etc.
Therefore, this examination is performed routinely, for example, in case of colic or for
the diagnosis. Of course, the exam is
limited to the vet's arm length. Not all
abdominal structures are accessible.
@How does it work in practice?
The vet puts his arm in a glove and puts lube gel on it. Enter through the rectangle and extract the fecal matter to have space for palpation and examination (presence of worms, dryness etc). Then evaluate each quadrant of the abdomen individually.
@Is it risky?
Indeed, the exam is risky for the vet and
for the horse. Therefore, precautions must
be taken to ensure that everything goes well. To avoid accidents for both the horse and the veterinarian, sometimes it is
necessary to sedate the horse, put it in a stump, take a front leg or place a tick on its nose. Given the risk of rectal piercing, it is crucial to remember that this procedure must be performed by a veterinarian.
@What happens to transrectal
ultrasound?
Transrectal ultrasound is a technique
used to visualize organs.
Q
Most often, transrectal ultrasound is
performed as part of a gynecological
check-up. This is because the structure of
the uterus and ovaries varies according to the stage of the cycle. This technique allows you to determine the ideal time formating or artificial insemination, to
diagnose pregnancy and also to detect abnormalities such as ovarian tumors, uterine cysts, etc.
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