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Evaluation of intra-abdominal pressure in horses that crib

Valeria Albanese1, Amelia S Munsterman, Fred J DeGraves

  • 1Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA.

Veterinary Surgery : VS
|April 24, 2013
PubMed

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Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) significantly increases in horses during and after cribbing behavior. This study compared IAP in cribbing horses to non-cribbing horses, finding elevated pressures in the cribbing group.

Area of Science:

  • Equine physiology
  • Gastrointestinal health
  • Animal behavior

Background:

  • Cribbing is a common vice in horses.
  • The physiological effects of cribbing on intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure and compare intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in horses that exhibit cribbing behavior versus those that do not.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study design was employed.
  • Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) was measured using a microsensor catheter in 8 cribbing and 8 non-cribbing horses.
  • Pressures were recorded for 2 hours while horses were standing in stalls.

Main Results:

  • Baseline IAP did not differ significantly between groups.
  • IAP was significantly higher in cribbing horses during active cribbing behavior.
  • Elevated IAP persisted in cribbing horses even after the behavior ceased.

Conclusions:

  • Cribbing behavior in horses is associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP).
  • This elevation in IAP occurs both during and after the act of cribbing.
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