Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Familial methaemoglobinaemia and haemolytic anaemia in the horse associated with decreased erythrocytic glutathione reductase and glutathione.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1977
- Authors:
- Dixon, P M et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A trotter mare was having trouble performing well and was diagnosed with methaemoglobinaemia, a condition where the blood can't carry oxygen properly, and haemolytic anaemia, which means her red blood cells were breaking down too quickly. Tests showed that she had low levels of certain important substances in her blood that help protect red blood cells. Interestingly, her mother also had a history of poor performance and was found to have the same issues. This suggests that the problem may run in the family.
Abstract
A trotter mare with a history of poor performance was found to have methaemoglobinaemia and haemolytic anaemia associated with decreased erythrocyte glutathione reductase and glutathione levels. The mare's dam, which also had a history of poor performance, was subsequently found to be similarly affected.
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