Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
Erica Larson
July 25, 2012
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.
Athletic horses exposed to airborne particles could experience enough mucus buildup to limit performance.
Elite endurance horses had fewer cardiac abnormalities and different cardiac dimensions than non-elite horses.
Three veterinarians who reviewed the colt’s treatment regimen found nothing out of the ordinary.
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.
Electrolytes can help increase equine performance when supplementing a balanced diet.
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics.
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
No matter what type of competition is being held the health and well-being of the horse is of great concern.
Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.
Inflammatory airway disease is a top cause of decreased performance and affects up to 50% of equine athletes.
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said.
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