Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 51 No. 1, 2020.
Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.51.1.8
Exhausted horse syndrome
Karla Klobučar
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Zoran Vrbanac
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Tomislav Bureš
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Jelena Gotić
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Nika Brkljača Bottegaro
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Sažetak
Exhausted horse syndrome is a multi- systemic disorder in sport horses subjected to long term physical activity, especially during hot weather conditions. Increased physical activity can lead to dehydration, hypovolemia, electrolyte loss, acid-base imbalance, depletion of energy reserves and hyperthermia. The clinical presentation depends on the severity and speed of onset of fatigue, and on the individual tolerance of the horse to exercise intensity. Diagnosis is based on the anamnesis, clinical signs and laboratory findings. In severe cases, the diagnosis is easily established, whilst early recognition in mild cases is difficult due to the subtlety of clinical signs and lack of objective clinical and diagnostic criteria. The treatment goal is comprised of three main approaches: decreasing body temperature, replacing fluids and electrolytes, and restoring circulating blood volume. Prognosis is good in mild cases, while in severe cases, presentation is questionable due to possible complications, with the possibility of a lethal outcome. Prevention of exhausted horse syndrome is possible by choosing the appropriate horse breed for the sport, maintaining horse health through regular veterinary inspection, gradually increasing training intensity, and avoiding demanding conditioning training lasting several days in a row. The rider’s evaluation of horse health through the competition is of great importance.
Ključne riječi
horses; competition; exhausted horse syndrome
Hrčak ID:
233254
URI
Datum izdavanja:
29.1.2020.
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