Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse bites from European adder - symptoms and treatment
By Anlén, K G·Published in The Veterinary record·2008·msholm Regional Equine Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effects of bites by the European adder (Vipera berus) in seven Swedish horses.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Seven horses in Sweden were bitten by a European adder and showed a range of symptoms, from mild swelling to severe reactions like tissue damage and difficulty swallowing. Two of the horses received a specific antiserum treatment, while three others had to be euthanized due to serious complications from the bites. The outcomes highlight the potential severity of snake bites in horses and the importance of prompt treatment.
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Abstract
The effects on seven horses of bites by the European adder (Vipera berus) are described and compared with previously available information. The clinical signs varied from local swelling and mild systemic signs to severe systemic signs, including systemic inflammatory response, severe tissue necrosis, ventricular tachycardia and dysphagia. Two of the horses were treated with 'Zagreb' antiserum, and three that were not treated with antiserum were euthanased owing to complications related to the bites.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18487585/