Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A two-year-old recently foaled pony was presented to the Large Animal Medicine Unit of Madras Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a history of reduced appetite and inability to walk.Physical examinationrevealedmild muscle tremors, stiffness of hindlimbs,ataxia, dry muzzle, and elevated temperature. Laboratory investigation revealed phosphorus, pot(Radostits, Gay et al. 2006)assium, and decreased Calcium.Based on the history, clinical signs and laboratory findings, the case was diagnosed as hypocalcaemia. With 400 ml of Inj. 25% Calcium Borogluconate I/V and supportive therapies, the animal responded positively to treatment and showed good recovery.
Source: The Indian Veterinary Journal
Authors: A. Kishorekumar, P. Pothiappan, C.S. Arunaman
Institution: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Language: English
Subfield: Equine
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403112295