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Fluids, electrolytes, and bicarbonate

H C Schott1, K W Hinchcliff

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|December 1, 1993
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Performance horses receive various fluid, electrolyte, and sodium bicarbonate formulations to delay fatigue. Some supplementation practices lack scientific support and can harm performance, especially when combined with other agents.

Area of Science:

  • Equine Sports Medicine
  • Animal Physiology

Background:

  • Performance horses often receive fluid and electrolyte supplementation.
  • The goal is to delay fatigue and enhance athletic performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the scientific basis of current fluid, electrolyte, and sodium bicarbonate administration practices in performance horses.
  • To identify potentially detrimental combinations of administered agents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature and common veterinary practices.
  • Analysis of the physiological effects of various supplements.

Main Results:

  • Some fluid and electrolyte supplementation protocols are supported by evidence.
  • Other practices lack a scientific rationale for their use.

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  • Combined administration of furosemide and sodium bicarbonate may negatively impact performance.

    • Conclusions:

    • Veterinary practices for performance horse supplementation vary in their scientific justification.
    • Careful consideration of supplement combinations is crucial to avoid adverse effects on equine athletes.