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Rattlesnake venom poisoning in horses: 32 cases (1973-1993)

C E Dickinson1, J L Traub-Dargatz, D A Dargatz

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523, USA.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|June 1, 1996
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Rattlesnake venom poisoning in horses causes severe acute and chronic issues affecting multiple organ systems. Prompt clinical evaluation, treatment, and supportive care are crucial for managing these equine cases.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Toxicology
  • Equine Medicine
  • Herpetology

Background:

  • Rattlesnake envenomation is a significant threat to equine health.
  • Prairie rattlesnake bites can lead to diverse clinical syndromes in horses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical signs, complications, and outcomes of rattlesnake venom poisoning in horses.
  • To identify effective treatment strategies for equine rattlesnake envenomation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical records from horses with confirmed rattlesnake bites.
  • Inclusion of cases with acute poisoning and chronic sequelae.

Main Results:

  • Common acute signs include head swelling, dyspnea, and epistaxis; chronic issues often involve cardiac disease.

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  • Manifestations span multiple organ systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematologic.
  • Overall mortality was 25%, with 18.5% mortality in acutely affected horses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Equine rattlesnake venom poisoning presents with a wide spectrum of acute and chronic effects.
    • Comprehensive clinical assessment, prompt treatment, and supportive care are essential for improving outcomes in affected horses.