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Management of equine sarcoids
1Cambridge Equine Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK.
Veterinary Journal (London, England : 1997)
|November 5, 2022
Summary
Equine sarcoids, the most common horse skin tumors caused by bovine papillomavirus, are locally invasive. This review evaluates common treatments, noting no single method is universally successful for these aggressive neoplasms.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Equine Neoplastic Diseases
Background:
- Equine sarcoids are the most frequent skin tumors in horses.
- Caused by bovine papillomavirus (BPV) types 1 and 2, they involve neoplastic fibroblast proliferation.
- Sarcoids are locally invasive and aggressive, posing welfare and economic concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and discuss evidence for commonly used equine sarcoid treatments.
- To assess the varying scientific evaluation and success rates of different therapeutic options.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific evidence for equine sarcoid treatments.
- Discussion of commonly employed therapeutic modalities.
Main Results:
- No single treatment demonstrates universal success for equine sarcoids.
- Various treatments exist with differing levels of scientific support and reported efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of equine sarcoids requires careful consideration of treatment options.
- Further research is needed to establish universally successful therapeutic strategies for these challenging neoplasms.
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