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Electrolytes: clinical applications.

R J Rose1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|August 1, 1990
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Electrolyte balance in horses is complex; serum values don't always show total body status. Supplementation is often unnecessary, except for endurance horses with significant sweat losses.

Area of Science:

  • Equine nutrition and physiology
  • Animal science
  • Veterinary medicine

Background:

  • Electrolyte balance is crucial for equine health and performance.
  • Serum electrolyte levels may not accurately reflect total body electrolyte status.
  • Dietary sodium and potassium play key roles in hydration and exercise capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify factors influencing electrolyte status in horses.
  • To evaluate the necessity and efficacy of electrolyte supplementation.
  • To provide guidance on appropriate electrolyte management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on equine electrolyte physiology.
  • Analysis of factors affecting electrolyte balance, including diet and exercise.

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  • Discussion of methods for assessing electrolyte status, such as body weight changes and plasma sodium.
  • Evaluation of the role of specific electrolytes (sodium, potassium, bicarbonate) in equine health.

    • Main Results:

    • Serum electrolyte values can be misleading regarding total body status.
    • Dietary access to forage (hay/grass) is vital for correcting potassium depletion.
    • Low sodium diets can impair exercise capacity by limiting sweat production.
    • Commercial electrolyte supplements are frequently unnecessary for most horses.
    • Endurance horses are most susceptible to significant electrolyte deficits from sweating.
    • Sodium and potassium chloride supplementation may benefit endurance horses with limited forage access.
    • Bicarbonate administration has no established clinical role for endurance or pleasure horses.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate assessment of equine electrolyte status requires considering more than just serum values.
    • Dietary management, particularly ensuring adequate sodium and access to forage, is key.
    • Targeted electrolyte supplementation (sodium and potassium chloride) is warranted for specific cases like endurance horses.
    • Routine supplementation with commercial products is generally not recommended.
    • The role of bicarbonate as a buffer during intense exercise requires further investigation.