#horsesa #horse #horsecare #horsehealth Dr Kendra McLeod, Equine Primary Opinion, University of Adelaide Equine Health & Performance Centre presented this talk at the Horse SA Northern Horse Forum, April 2017 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/vetsci/centres/ehpc/ Hosted by Horse SA https//www.horsesa.asn.au a non-profit organisation working with and for horse owners on common topics. Why not join, sponsor or donate today https://www.horsesa.asn.au/join-sponsor-or-donate or visit our website for more events, webinars or download free resources. Note: Horse SA has hosted this presentation only. It is up to individuals to seek their own advice. It is also the responsibility of individuals to familiarise themselves with laws relating to the provision of animal services which may fall under Acts or Regulations associated with veterinary services, animal welfare and related areas, which vary between Australian states, and in jurisdictions within different countries.

1. Ten Things Vets wished
Owners knew…
Kendra H. McLeod, DVM, CVA, IVCA

2. Ten Things Vets wished
Owners knew…
1. Normal Physical exam – recognizing abnormal clinical signs
2. Emergencies
3. Colic
4. Wounds
5. Allergic Reactions
6. Eye injuries
7. Dentistry
8. Internal Parasites
9. No Foot No Horse
10. Obesity
11. ????

3. Normal Physical Exam
n TPR:
n Temperature – 37.5-38.5
n Pulse – 30-45 bpm
n Respiration – 8-16 bpm
n Other Vital Signs
n Gum Colour – pink, moist
n CRT (capillary refill time)
<2 sec
n GI sounds– present in all four
quarters
n Hydration – skin pinch

4. Common Emergencies
n Colic
n Lacerations
n Allergic Reaction
n Neurological Signs
n Strangles
n Respiratory issues
n Tying Up
n Heat Exhaustion
n Ophthalmic
n Lameness
n Disaster/Rescue
…Call Your Vet

5. COLIC

6. Recognizing Colic
n Leaving feed behind
n Repeatedly lying down
n Looking at the flank
n Pawing
n Kicking/biting at the belly
n Rolling
n Inappropriate sweating

7. Recognizing Colic
n Call your veterinarian
n Remove all feed and hay
n Allow to drink water
n Allow to rest; walk the horse if trying
to roll or in danger of harming itself
n Observe until the vet arrives

8. Colic
n Don’t administer anything without your
veterinarian’s approval
n Do not give Berg Oil
n Do not pour anything down their throat
“drenching”

9. Preventing Colic
n Gradual changes to the diet
n Provide clean, fresh water
n Avoid giving your horse medications unless
prescribed by your vet
n Check hay, bedding, pasture and
environment for potentially toxic substances
n Avoid feeding on gravel or sand to decrease
chance of consumption

10. Preventing Colic
n SAND Prevention: give a psyllium based
product once daily for six days in a row every
month
n 1g/kg

11. Lacerations

12. Lacerations
u Wounds that need immediate veterinary attention include:
u Bleeding
u Foreign objects (impalement)
u Exposed joint, bone, tendon, or ligament
u Don’t
u Spray with wound spray
u Remove foreign objects (depends)
http://r.twenga.com.au
NO!!!
http://i.imgur.com/gYiEYAC.jpg

13. Allergic Reactions

14. Allergic Reactions

15. Allergic Reactions

16. Eye Injuries
Don’t sleep on it

17. Eye Injuries
u Excess tear production
u Eye looks cloudy
u Mucus discharge
u Holding the eye closed or sensitive to light
u Swelling around the eye or eyelids
u Laceration of the eyelid

18. Eye Injuries

19. Lameness
u What is one of the first things you should do when you
notice your horse is lame?

20. Lameness
u Causes of sudden lameness may include:
u Hoof abscess
u Fractures
u Laminitis
u Tendon Injuries

21. Lameness
n Stress, strain or injury can take a toll on any horse, even one without
obvious conformation defects. When lameness occurs, contact your
veterinarian. Alert the trainer!
n A prompt examination can save you time, money and frustration by
diagnosing and treating the problem immediately, possibly
preventing further damage.

22. Lameness
u Lameness has been defined as any alteration of the horse’s gait. In
addition, lameness can be manifested in such ways as a change in
attitude or performance.
u Signs:
u shortening of the stride, irregular foot placement, head bobbing,
stiffness, weight shifting

23. Lameness
By identifying even minor lameness and acting swiftly to correct
it, you will be rewarded by better performance and a longer,
useful life from your horse.

24. Acupuncture and Chiropractic
n Lameness
n Soreness
n Behaviour
n Reproductive
n In combination with
traditional therapy

25. Lameness
To be continued with
Dr. Olivier Simon…
http://www.mindskin.com/810/Horse-Zebra-Hip-Replacement

26. Dentistry
n Abnormal mastication
n Abrasions or pain from contact
n Poor performance

27. Malocclusions
Parrot Mouth

28. Dentistry

29. Dentistry

30. Internal Parasites
Signs of Endoparasitism
q Unthriftiness
q Weight loss
q Poor hair coat
q Diarrhea
q Colic

31. Goals of Deworming
§ Prevent/treat
high shedding individuals
§ Limit pasture contamination
§ Prevent resistance

32. Fecal Egg Counts
http://instruction.cvhs.okstate.edu/jcfox/htdocs/clinpara/lst1_10.htm
§ Veterinarian-Client-Patient
Relationship
§ Fecal Egg Count/Reduction
§ Pasture Management
§ Problem Solving

33. No Hoof… No Horse

34. No Hoof… No Horse
Find a good farrier

35. Obesity… body condition scoring
ker.com/tools/library/horse-body-condition-score-chart/

36. Obesity and laminitis in middle-
aged horses
Cushings, Equine Metabolic Syndrome or
Hypothyroidism?

37. Obesity…
Courtesy © Dr Alex Dugdale
And Dr. Lidwien Verdegall

38. EMS Management: Diet & Exercise
Goals
uInduce weight loss
uReduce caloric intake
uEliminate cereal grains
uImprove insulin sensitivity
uDiet
uExercise

39. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toHw2KCJxjg

40. PPID
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
u All breeds predisposed but Ponies more frequently
diagnosed
u As early as 5 but generally >15 years
u Can result in laminitis
u No cure but manageable
horseandhound.co.uk

41. PPID
Clinical Signs
u Long haircoat
u Laminitis
u Lethargy/depression
u Muscle wastage
u Fat redistribution
u Pot-bellied appearance
u Increased susceptibility to infections
horsetalk.co.nz

42. Please don’t love your horse to
death.
roodandriddle.comtalkaboutlaminitis.ie

43. Don’t Procrastinate
Try not to panic https://nwhog.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/ambulance-with-lights.jpg

44. Questions?
Thank you!
Dr. Claudia Cruz Villagrán
Dr. Lidwien Verdegaal Bella Cruz Villagrán