Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hyperlipaemia in ponies.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1978
- Authors:
- Gay, C C et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at 15 ponies diagnosed with hyperlipaemia, a condition where there are high levels of fat in the blood. The ponies showed signs like eating less than usual, becoming very tired, muscle twitching, diarrhea, and swelling in their bellies. Most of the affected ponies were late in their pregnancy or just after giving birth, and this often happened during the summer when their nutritional needs were high but their food intake was low. Unfortunately, the post-mortem exams revealed serious damage in many of these ponies, indicating that the condition was severe. The outcome for these ponies was not good, as many did not survive.
Abstract
The case histories and clinical findings of 15 ponies with hyperlipaemia are presented. The disease was characterised by hyperlipidaemia with inappetance, progressing somnolence, muscle fasciculation, diarrhoea, and ventral oedema as the predominant clinical findings. Post mortem examinations of 12 ponies showed extensive lipidosis and vascular thrombosis with widespread secondary changes. Most cases occurred in late pregnant and early lactating mares in the summer months and it is postulated that the disease was initiated in this group by a falling nutritional plane in the face of high nutrient requirements.
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