Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
February 16, 2012
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.
Goals include discussion on maximizing drug efficacy and minimizing development of parasitic resistance.
The research pinpointed how long it took for some commonly used therapeutic drugs to clear a horse’s system.
This procedure involves intravenous antibiotic delivery to the lower limb via a vein close to the trauma site.
Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.
Topical anti-inflammatories, hyaluronic acid, and shock wave therapy are among the popular treatment options.
Panelists said there is no scientific evidence supporting a ban on the use of furosemide on race day.
The British Horseracing Authority announced in late 2011 four new detection times for common medications.
The Equine Health, Welfare, Integrity, and Research Subcommittee released a statement on welfare in racing.
The study will test a novel neutriceutical for the treatment of lameness in horses due to osteoarthritis.
A combination of guiafenesin and propofol reduced adverse reactions that occur when propofol is used alone.
Researchers noted no significant effects of treating horses with an anti-ulcerogenic supplement.
Chronic pain can’t be ignored, as it negatively impacts both a horse’s physiology and his mental health.
Corticosteroids’ benefits (when used appropriately, in low doses) should outweigh the risks.
Effective Dec. 1, individuals competing in USEF-sanctioned events must be aware of new rules on NSAID useage.
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.
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