Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Isolation ofsubspeciesfrom an abdominal abscess in an adult mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Pye, Jannah et al.
- Affiliation:
- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Pye) · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old Warmblood mare was brought in because her behavior had changed, but there were no obvious physical problems or lameness. A special ultrasound showed a large abscess near her cecum, which is part of the digestive system. The vets drained the abscess and treated it with antibiotics, including a new type that hadn't been linked to this kind of problem in horses before. After about 10 months, the mare was able to return to her competitive eventing activities, and her behavioral issues had improved according to her owner.
Abstract
A 12-year-old Warmblood mare was referred for evaluation of behavioral changes not explained by general physical examination or lameness evaluation. Transrectal ultrasound examination was performed to determine if the behavioral changes were related to ovarian abnormalities, and a large abscess was found near the base of the cecum. Laparoscopic-guided aspiration and lavage of the abscess cavity followed by injection of benzyl penicillin G was carried out. Culture of the lavage sample yieldedsubspecies, an organism not previously reported as an etiological agent in abdominal abscesses in horses. The mare was treated after surgery with an extended course of antibiotics (minocyclineq12h for 10 days followed by enrofloxacinq24h for 42 days). The mare resumed work in competitive eventing 10 months after surgery, and the behavioral complaints had resolved according to the owner. Key clinical message: We describe the diagnosis and treatment of a mare with an abdominal abscess from whichsubspecieswas cultured. This organism has not previously been reported as an etiological agent in abdominal abscesses in horses.
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