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Headshaking in a 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare.

Angela J M Bell1

  • 1Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.

The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
|March 18, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A horse experienced headshaking, potentially linked to seasonal factors and an enlarged thyroid. Treatment with cyproheptadine was administered to manage this equine condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Science
  • Animal Neurology

Background:

  • Headshaking in horses is a complex condition with various potential causes.
  • Seasonal idiopathic headshaking (SIH) affects horses, often triggered by environmental factors.
  • Thyroid gland abnormalities can sometimes influence neurological or behavioral symptoms in animals.

Observation:

  • A 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare presented with a 2.5-week history of persistent headshaking.
  • Physical examination revealed an enlarged thyroid gland.
  • Blood analysis and fine-needle aspirate were performed to investigate the thyroid enlargement.

Findings:

  • A tentative diagnosis of seasonal idiopathic headshaking was made based on clinical signs and diagnostic results.
  • The enlarged thyroid gland was a key finding in the diagnostic workup.
  • Cyproheptadine was selected as a treatment option for the mare's condition.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach for equine headshaking.
  • Investigating potential endocrine involvement, such as thyroid issues, may be crucial in some headshaking cases.
  • Further research is needed to understand the link between thyroid function and seasonal idiopathic headshaking in horses.

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