Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pony mare with rare condition called steatitis - what is it?
By Taylor, F G et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1988·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Generalised steatitis in an adult pony mare.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A case of a rare condition called generalised steatitis, which is usually seen in young horses, was reported in an adult pony mare. This condition involves inflammation of the fat tissue and is not commonly found in older ponies. The symptoms and characteristics of the mare's condition were similar to those seen in foals, but the exact cause of this condition is still unclear. The findings suggest that while this case is unusual, it shares similarities with what has been observed in younger horses.
Abstract
Equine steatitis is a rare condition which is usually reported in foals. A case of generalised steatitis in an adult pony mare is described and compared with steatitis in other species. It is concluded that the condition resembled that recorded in foals but that its aetiopathogenesis remains obscure.
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