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equine-medicine

Guide equine clinical decisions with structured checklists and reference values.

27|6|Updated Mar 17, 2026
Search Tags:#equine#equine-medicine#colic#laminitis#lameness#ppid#EMS
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill equine-medicine
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: equine-medicine
Source: https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw/tree/main/skills/species/equine-medicine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill equine-medicine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Equine medicine knowledge is complex and time-sensitive; this Skill consolidates evidence-based clinical workflows into a structured decision-support guide for veterinarians treating horses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Colic triage and classification framework with 5-Point scoring guidance and decision notes.
  • Laminitis grading (Obel) and management considerations, NSAID guidance.
  • Systematic lameness evaluation with flexion tests, nerve blocks, and diagnostic imaging cues.
  • Pre-purchase examination framework and documentation checklist.
  • PPID/Cushing's disease and EMS metabolic syndrome assessment and management pointers.

Quick Start

Provide a step-by-step clinical plan for an adult horse presenting with acute colic, including initial assessment, diagnostics, and treatment thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions about equine-medicine

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage acute colic in horses using a structured clinical workflow?▼

Equine colic triage applies a 5-Point scoring framework to classify severity, guide initial diagnostics, and establish clear treatment thresholds. This structured workflow delivers deterministic clinical decision support for adult horses presenting with acute abdominal pain.

What is the best way to grade and manage laminitis in horses?▼

Laminitis assessment uses Obel grading to classify severity and guide management considerations alongside NSAID selection. The workflow delivers structured reference values for quick clinical decision support during acute founder episodes.

How do I perform a systematic lameness evaluation with flexion tests and nerve blocks?▼

Systematic lameness evaluation applies structured checklists for flexion tests, nerve blocks, and diagnostic imaging cues. The workflow guides veterinarians through sequential localization steps to isolate musculoskeletal pathology in adult horses.

Can I use this clinical workflow for PPID and EMS metabolic syndrome screening in horses?▼

PPID and Equine Metabolic Syndrome screening are supported with assessment and management pointers. The workflow delivers structured checklists for identifying metabolic disease indicators and guiding diagnostic testing decisions in adult horses.

Does the pre-purchase examination framework include documentation checklists for equine vets?▼

The pre-purchase examination framework includes a structured documentation checklist for equine veterinarians. It delivers deterministic workflows to systematically record clinical findings during soundness evaluations for adult horses.

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