Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) envenomation in a horse.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Cullimore, A M et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences · Australia
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presented with muscle fasciculation, reluctance to move, profuse sweating, tachycardia, tachypnoea and a localised, unilateral swelling on the muzzle. History and physical examination were suggestive of snake envenomation. METHODS: A sandwich ELISA for the detection of snake venom was performed on serum and urine samples. RESULT: The test performed on urine confirmed a diagnosis of tiger snake envenomation. CONCLUSION: The response to treatment with antivenom and supportive medical therapy was excellent.
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