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Lower respiratory tract disease

B R Moore1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|December 1, 1996
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Lower respiratory tract disease impacts equine athletic performance. Diagnosis involves various methods, and treatment, guided by bronchoalveolar lavage cytology, can improve outcomes for high-intensity exercise horses.

Area of Science:

  • Equine respiratory medicine
  • Veterinary diagnostics
  • Equine sports medicine

Background:

  • Lower respiratory tract disease significantly affects performance and exercise tolerance in athletic horses.
  • High-intensity exercise predisposes horses to both infectious and noninfectious respiratory conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic approaches for lower respiratory tract disease in horses.
  • To emphasize the role of bronchoalveolar lavage cytology in guiding therapy.
  • To highlight conservative management strategies for disease prevention and mitigation.

Main Methods:

  • Thoracic auscultation with rebreathing
  • Endoscopic examination
  • Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) with cytologic evaluation

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  • Thoracic radiography

    • Main Results:

    • Diagnostic aids like BAL and radiography are crucial for identifying lower respiratory tract disease.
    • Cytologic evaluation of BAL fluid informs therapeutic decisions.
    • Conservative management may reduce disease risk or severity.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective diagnosis and targeted therapy, informed by BAL cytology, are essential for managing equine lower respiratory tract disease.
    • Proactive management strategies can mitigate the impact of respiratory issues on athletic horses.