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Equine uveitis in the UK: a retrospective study (2008-2018)
Fernando Malalana1, Jo L Ireland2, Gina Pinchbeck2,3
1Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK f.malalana@liverpool.ac.uk.
The Veterinary Record
|October 11, 2019
Summary
Uveitis in horses is less common in the UK but frequently affects Warmbloods and Appaloosas. Recurrent equine uveitis cases are more likely to impact both eyes.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Equine Internal Medicine
Background:
- Uveitis characterization in UK horses is limited.
- This study addresses the lack of data on equine uveitis in the UK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe acute and recurrent equine uveitis cases managed at a UK referral hospital.
- To compare the signalment of horses with uveitis to the general equine hospital population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records (2008-2018) at the University of Liverpool Equine Hospital.
- Extraction of clinical details for horses diagnosed with uveitis.
Main Results:
- Seventy horses presented with uveitis (33 acute, 37 recurrent); 16 were bilateral.
- Warmbloods and Appaloosas were over-represented (P<0.001).
- 30% of horses had surgery; 20% underwent enucleation.
Conclusions:
- Equine uveitis, though relatively uncommon in the UK, can affect young horses.
- Warmbloods and Appaloosas show a higher frequency of uveitis.
- Recurrent uveitis cases have a greater likelihood of bilateral ocular involvement.
