Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Case of equine goitre.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1983
- Authors:
- Baker, J R et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This case discusses a young horse, known as a foal, that was born with a condition called congenital goitre, which is a swelling in the neck caused by thyroid issues. The foal had trouble sucking and its legs were unusually stiff and extended. To help, the goitre was surgically removed, and special shoes and bandaging were used to treat the leg stiffness. The likely cause of this condition was a lack of iodine in its diet, along with certain substances that can interfere with thyroid function. The treatment was successful, and the foal improved after the procedures.
Abstract
A brief review of the literature on equine goitre is presented, together with a case of congenital goitre in a foal. This animal showed localised swelling of the neck, hyperextension of the lower limbs and initial difficulty in sucking. The goitre was removed surgically and the hyperextension successfully treated with surgical shoes and bandaging. The cause was probably iodine deficiency coupled with a goitrogen in the diet.
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