ROCHA, L. L. L.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9079770225058867; ROCHA, Leandro Lamartine Lopes.
Resumo:
The equine laminitis is a common disease that implicates in the interruption of
their physical activities. This project aims to compile data through a survey of cases
treated in the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Large Animal of the Veterinary Hospital
(HV) of the Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) in the last decade by
observing the epidemiological, clinical signs, treatment and clinical resolution . Data
like gender, age, history, physical examination, laboratory tests and treatment were
analyzed. Of 1702 cases, only 23 had laminitis. Most were males, Quarter Horse, with
semi-extensive management, eating high amounts of concentrated food, occurring
mostly in the months of February to May. The disease mainly affected forelimbs
varying degrees of nail injury. Tachycardia, tachypnea, and rotation of the distal
phalanx was found in most cases. In the treatment has always been used occasionally
antibiotics. Other treatments were performed, such as cryotherapy, corrective hoof
trimming, shoeing, footbath, regional perfusion and topical medication. Only seven
cases requested blood count and biochemistry, in which four had anemia, two had
leukopenia, and three had leukocytosis. The results indicated some biochemical changes
such as hepatic and laminar tissue lesions. The work helps to understand the clinical
profile of the disease in horses in the semi-arid region of our state.