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Topic:Colt

Colts are young male horses typically under the age of four. They undergo significant growth and development during this period, which is critical for their future performance and health. Colts require specific nutritional, veterinary, and training considerations to support their physical and behavioral maturation. This topic encompasses various aspects of colt management, including growth patterns, dietary needs, and common health issues. Research studies and scholarly articles compiled on this page explore the development stages of colts, the impact of early training, and best practices for ensuring their well-being and successful transition into mature horses.
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in a Standardbred colt.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine    September 22, 2009   Volume 23, Issue 6 1307-1310 doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2009.0388.x
McGorum BC, Henderson IS, Stirling D, Wallace R, Haggart C, Thomas AE.No abstract available
Two-dimensional- and M-mode echocardiographic measurements and indices of cardiac function in Spanish colts and fillies of different age.
The Journal of veterinary medical science    August 5, 2009   Volume 71, Issue 7 957-964 doi: 10.1292/jvms.71.957
Rovira S, Muñoz A.Echocardiographic values need to be established for each age and breed to be applied to equine medicine. The present research aims to describe echocardiographic measurements in Spanish fillies and colts of different age, to compare these values with those previously described for other equine breeds and to determine whether there is an influence of gender on echocardiographic measurements. Seventy unsedated and healthy Spanish foals of both sexes (39 females and 31 males) were divided into five age groups: A (22-60 days; n=15), B (61-90 days; n=13), C (91-180 days; n=18), D (181-270 days; n=12...
Thrombosis of the pulmonary artery in a yearling thoroughbred colt.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine    January 30, 2009   Volume 23, Issue 1 215-219 doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2008.0232.x
Bryan J, Puggioni A, McAllister H, Callanan J, Katz L, Duggan V.No abstract available
Mandibular osteodistraction for correction of deep bite class II malocclusion in a horse.
Veterinary surgery : VS    January 13, 2009   Volume 37, Issue 6 571-579 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00422.x
Verwilghen D, Van Galen G, Vanderheyden L, Busoni V, Salciccia A, Balligand M, Serteyn D, Grulke S.To describe a technique for, and outcome after, mandibular osteodistraction in the horse. Methods: Clinical report. Methods: Warmblood horse. Methods: A half ring external fixator was applied on both sides of an osteotomy site performed on the mandible of a colt. A bite plate was placed on the upper incisors creating occlusion between lower and upper jaw. After a 5-day latency period, distraction was applied (1 mm/day) until the overjet was judged normal. Results: Mandibular elongation and correction of brachygnathia was obtained without major complications. Six months after the procedure the ...
Prevalence and distribution of radiographically evident lesions on repository films in the hock and stifle joints of yearling Thoroughbred horses in New Zealand.
New Zealand veterinary journal    October 7, 2008   Volume 56, Issue 5 202-209 doi: 10.1080/00480169.2008.36834
Oliver LJ, Baird DK, Baird AN, Moore GE.To characterise the prevalence and distribution of radiographic changes in the hocks and stifles of Thoroughbred yearling colts and fillies in New Zealand and compare them with other populations of young horses. Methods: Repository radiographs taken in New Zealand for the 2003-2006 Thoroughbred national yearling sales were evaluated by two individual readers. The distribution of radiographic changes was classified as left side only, right side only, or bilateral. Lesions were categorised by type, location, and sex of the yearling. Complete sets of hock and stifle radiographs of 1,505 yearlings...
Suspected transient pseudohypoaldosteronism in a 10-day-old quarter horse foal.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne    June 3, 2008   Volume 49, Issue 5 494-498 
Arroyo LG, Vengust M, Dobson H, Viel L.A 10-day-old quarter horse colt was presented for signs of disorientation and inability to nurse. Hydronephrosis/hydroureters, with concomitant pyelonephritis and a severe electrolytes disturbance, were diagnosed. The clinical findings closely resembled those described for a syndrome of transient pseudohypoaldosteronism in human neonates. Un poulain Quarter horse âgé de 10 jours a été présenté pour des signes de désorientation et d’incapacité à se nourrir. Une hydronéphrose/hydrouretères avec pyélonéphrite concomitante et débalancement électrolytique sévère ont été diagno...
Stringhalt in Brazilian horses caused by Hypochaeris radicata.
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology    May 29, 2008   Volume 52, Issue 1 190-193 doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2008.04.164
Araújo JA, Curcio B, Alda J, Medeiros RM, Riet-Correa F.Two outbreaks of Hypochaeris radicata-induced Australian stringhalt involving two farms and seven horses from southern Brazil are reported here. Subsequently, the disease was experimentally reproduced in a feeding trial with one colt fed H. radicata from the suspect paddocks. Fresh H. radicata was fed to the experimental animal for 50 days at an average daily dosage of 9.8 kg. Initially, the plant was collected from the paddock where the clinical disease occurred and was fed for 19 consecutive days producing mild clinical signs. However, on days 20-23 fresh plant was collected from a neighbori...
Neurenteric cyst with associated butterfly vertebrae in a seven-month-old colt.
The Veterinary record    April 29, 2008   Volume 162, Issue 17 558-561 doi: 10.1136/vr.162.17.558
Rendle DI, Durham AE, Bestbier M, Smith KC, Boswell JC.No abstract available
Evaluation of common vaginal tunic ligation during field castration in draught colts.
Equine veterinary journal    February 22, 2008   Volume 40, Issue 6 597-598 doi: 10.2746/042516408X281162
Carmalt JL, Shoemaker RW, Wilson DG.The objective of this study was to determine if ligation of the common vaginal tunic could prevent or reduce the incidence of omental herniation and eventration in draught colts undergoing routine field castration. It was found that common vaginal tunic ligation, while not completely preventing omental herniation and evisceration, significantly reduced the incidence of these complications and should be considered in those males deemed at increased risk of significant post castration complications.
Congenital branchial apparatus malformation in a Haflinger colt.
Veterinary surgery : VS    January 18, 2008   Volume 37, Issue 1 3-11 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00339.x
David F, Savard C, Drolet R, Alexander K, Pang DS, Laverty S.To report the diagnosis and treatment of a branchial apparatus anomaly (BAA) associated with a mandibular malformation in a foal. Methods: Clinical report. Methods: Haflinger foal. Methods: A 6-day-old foal had a fluctuating cystic mass in the pharyngeal (throatlatch) region, which changed in appearance after ingestion of milk. Upper airway endoscopy and diagnostic imaging (ultrasonography, radiography, computed tomography) permitted identification of the anatomic location of a communicating tract between the lumen of the cystic mass and the pharynx. The mass was surgically removed and communi...
The influence of exercise during growth on ultrasonographic parameters of the superficial digital flexor tendon of young Thoroughbred horses.
Equine veterinary journal    December 21, 2007   Volume 40, Issue 2 136-140 doi: 10.2746/042516408X253109
Moffat PA, Firth EC, Rogers CW, Smith RK, Barneveld A, Goodship AE, Kawcak CE, McIlwraith CW, van Weeren PR.Conditioning by early training may influence the composition of certain musculoskeletal tissues, but very few data exist on its effect during growth on tendon structure and function. Objective: To investigate whether conditioning exercise in young foals would lead to any ultrasonographically detectable damage to the superficial digital flexor tendon or an increase in cross-sectional area (CSA). Methods: Thirty-three Thoroughbred foals reared at pasture were allocated to 2 groups: control (PASTEX) allowed exercise freely at pasture; and CONDEX, also at pasture, began conditioning exercise from ...
Dandy-Walker-Like syndrome in a quarter horse colt.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine    October 18, 2007   Volume 21, Issue 5 1130-1134 doi: 10.1892/0891-6640(2007)21[1130:dsiaqh]2.0.co;2
Wong D, Winter M, Haynes J, Sponseller B, Schleining J.No abstract available
Repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse.
Veterinary surgery : VS    June 6, 2007   Volume 36, Issue 4 378-381 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00278.x
Kidd JA, Lamas L, Henson FM.To report repair of a longitudinal scapular fracture in a horse. Methods: Case report. Methods: A 2-year-old Paint Horse colt. Methods: A longitudinal scapular fracture was surgically repaired using four 4.5 mm dynamic compression plates. Results: An acute longitudinal scapular fracture repaired surgically returned the horse to soundness within 6 months. Conclusions: Internal fixation of longitudinal scapular fracture is possible with multiple 3-5 hole dynamic compression plates. Conclusions: Longitudinal fractures of the scapula should be considered when there is lateral instability of the sh...
Step ostectomy as a treatment for varus deformity of a metatarsophalangeal joint in a 4.5-month-old colt.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne    June 5, 2007   Volume 48, Issue 5 519-521 
Epp TL.A 4.5-month-old quarter horse colt was presented with severe right hind metatarsophalangeal varus, present since birth. On radiographs, it was determined that there was a 16 degree deviation with the pivot point at the distal physis of the 3rd metatarsal bone. A step ostectomy in the sagittal plane corrected the deformity. Un poulain Quarter horse âgé de 4,5 mois a été présenté pour une difformité congénitale métatarsophalangienne varus du membre postérieur droit. Une déviation de 16° par rapport au point de pivotement au niveau de la plaque de croissance distale du 3 métatarse a...
Bilateral Polydactyly in a foal.
Journal of veterinary science    May 24, 2007   Volume 8, Issue 2 201-203 doi: 10.4142/jvs.2007.8.2.201
Carstanjen B, Abitbol M, Desbois C.The following case report describes the diagnosis and surgery of bilateral polydactyly of unknown origin in a colt. A 7-month-old Berber colt was referred for cosmetic and curative excision of supernumerary digits. Radiographic examination revealed bilateral polydactyly and welldeveloped first carpal bones. Surgery consisted of an osteotomy of both second metacarpal bones combined with an amputation of the supernumerary digits. The follow-up at 18 months after surgery revealed a sound horse with an excellent cosmetic outcome.
Management of airway difficulties during induction of general anesthesia in an American miniature horse with dwarfism.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne    March 6, 2007   Volume 48, Issue 2 188-191 
Hatfield CL, Riley CB.This report describes previously unreported upper airway abnormalities encountered in a 5-month-old American miniature horse colt presented for elective surgery. Caution should be exercised when administering general anesthesia or heavy sedation to individuals of this breed that present with multiple congenital abnormalities. Conduite à tenir en présence de difficultés respiratoires pendant l’induction de l’anesthésie générale chez un cheval miniature américain atteint de nanisme. Ce rapport décrit des anomalies jamais rapportées des voies respiratoires supérieures d’un cheval ...
Congenital perianal fistula in a thoroughbred colt.
The Veterinary record    September 12, 2006   Volume 159, Issue 11 362-364 doi: 10.1136/vr.159.11.362
Kearney CM, Pollock PJ.No abstract available
An unusual mucinous osteoma with features of an ossifying fibroma in the nasal cavity of a horse.
Journal of comparative pathology    June 30, 2006   Volume 135, Issue 1 52-55 doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2006.02.008
Puff C, Ohnesorge B, Wagels R, Baumgärtner W.A 4-month-old Warm-blooded colt presented with facial distorsion and an abnormal respiratory noise of 2 weeks' duration. A proliferative mass was found endoscopically and by computer tomography. Clinical differential diagnosis included cyst formation of the concha, malformation and neoplasia. Euthanasia was followed by post-mortem examination, which revealed a well-circumscribed, semi-solid, jelly like structure, measuring 14.5 x 9.0 x 12.0 cm, in the left posterior nasal cavity extending into the left frontal and maxillary sinus. Histologically, the mass consisted of trabeculae of woven bone,...
Germ cell development in equine testis tissue xenografted into mice.
Reproduction (Cambridge, England)    June 1, 2006   Volume 131, Issue 6 1091-1098 doi: 10.1530/rep.1.01101
Rathi R, Honaramooz A, Zeng W, Turner R, Dobrinski I.Grafting of testis tissue from immature animals to immunodeficient mice results in complete spermatogenesis, albeit with varying efficiency in different species. The objectives of this study were to investigate if grafting of horse testis tissue would result in spermatogenesis, and to assess the effect of exogenous gonadotropins on xenograft development. Small fragments of testis tissue from 7 colts (2 week to 4 years of age) were grafted under the back skin of castrated male immunodeficient mice. For 2 donor animals, half of the mice were treated with gonadotropins. Xenografts were analyzed a...
Dissociative anaesthesia during field and hospital conditions for castration of colts.
Acta veterinaria Scandinavica    May 26, 2006   Volume 47, Issue 1 1-11 doi: 10.1186/1751-0147-47-1
Marntell S, Nyman G, Funkquist P.The principal aim of this study was to evaluate dissociative anaesthesia for castration of colts during field conditions. Three dissociative anaesthetic protocols were evaluated during castration of colts in an animal hospital. The protocol considered to be the most suitable was thereafter evaluated during castration of colts under field conditions. Respiratory and haemodynamic parameters and the response to surgery were determined during anaesthesia. All horses breathed air spontaneously during anaesthesia. Under hospital conditions 26 colts were randomised to receive one of three anaesthetic...
Pleuropneumonia as a sequela of myelography and general anaesthesia in a Thoroughbred colt.
Australian veterinary journal    April 25, 2006   Volume 84, Issue 4 138-140 doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2006.tb13399.x
Rainger JE, Hughes KJ, Kessell A, Dart CM.A 3-year-old Thoroughbred colt was presented to the University Veterinary Centre Camden for evaluation of ataxia. The horse was anaesthetised to facilitate cervical radiography and myelographic examination of the spinal cord. Recovery from anaesthesia was uneventful. Five days after general anaesthesia the horse re-presented with pleuropneumonia. It was euthanased 24 hours after presentation on humane grounds. Necropsy revealed severe tracheal erosion over the middle third of the ventral surface of the trachea, pleuropneumonia and narrowing of the cervical cord between C4 and C6. It is postula...
Unilateral pyelonephritis in a miniature horse colt.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice    April 22, 2006   Volume 22, Issue 1 209-217 doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.12.012
Graves EA.No abstract available
Congenital renal dysplasia in a 7-month-old quarter horse colt.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice    April 22, 2006   Volume 22, Issue 1 e63-e69 doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.12.026
Plummer PJ.No abstract available
Polydipsia and polyuria in a weanling colt caused by nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice    April 22, 2006   Volume 22, Issue 1 219-227 doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.12.010
Brashier M.No abstract available
Intracranial abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in a foal.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association    January 24, 2006   Volume 228, Issue 2 251-253 doi: 10.2460/javma.228.2.251
Janicek JC, Kramer J, Coates JR, Lattimer JC, Lacarrubba AM, Messer NT.A 4-month-old Missouri Fox Trotter colt was examined for a 5-week history of head tilt after treatment for suspected pulmonary Rhodococcus equi infection. Results: Computed tomography revealed osteolysis of the occipital, temporal, and caudal portion of the parietal bones of the left side of the cranium. A soft tissue mass compressing the occipital region of the cerebral cortex and cerebellum was associated with the osteolytic bone. Results: A rostrotentorial-suboccipital craniectomy approach was performed to remove fragmented occipital bone, debulk the intracranial mass, and obtain tissue sam...
Lawsonia intracellularis infection in a 12-month-old colt in Belgium.
The Veterinary record    December 13, 2005   Volume 157, Issue 24 774-776 doi: 10.1136/vr.157.24.774
Deprez P, Chiers K, Gebhart CJ, Ducatelle R, Lefère L, Vanschandevijl K, van Loon G.No abstract available
Effects of repeated human chorionic gonadotropin administration on serum testosterone and testicular volume in prepubertal Thoroughbred colts.
Animal reproduction science    November 2, 2005   Volume 89, Issue 1-4 199-201 doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2005.07.004
Brendemuehl JP.No abstract available
Inheritance of recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis in thoroughbreds.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association    September 24, 2005   Volume 227, Issue 5 762-767 doi: 10.2460/javma.2005.227.762
Dranchak PK, Valberg SJ, Onan GW, Gallant EM, MacLeay JM, McKenzie EC, De La Corte FD, Ekenstedt K, Mickelson JR.To develop a diagnostic test for recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER) in Thoroughbreds that relied on in vitro contracture of muscle biopsy specimens and determine whether the inheritance pattern of RER diagnosed on the basis of this contracture test was consistent with an autosomal dominant trait. Methods: Clinical trial. Methods: 8 adult horses with RER and 16 control adult horses for development of the contracture test; 23 foals for inheritance of RER. Methods: External intercostal muscle biopsy specimens from the 24 adult horses were tested for contracture in response to halothane and...
The pituitary and testicular responses to GnRH challenge between 4 and 14 months of age in thoroughbred colts born in spring and autumn.
Animal reproduction science    September 7, 2005   Volume 88, Issue 3-4 287-298 doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.12.008
Brown-Douglas CG, Firth EC, Parkinson TJ, Fennessy PF.Gonadotropin releasing-hormone analogue (buserelin) challenges were carried out every 8 weeks from 4 to 14 months of age on thoroughbred colts born in the spring (n = 6) or autumn (n = 5) to define the onset of puberty. In all colts, luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion followed a seasonal pattern, with high baseline and maximal concentrations in the spring and summer and low concentrations in the winter. Testosterone concentrations were undetectable before spring and, thus, autumn-born colts were younger than spring-born colts when a testosterone response to buserelin was first observed. Mean w...
A comparison of the effects of equine luteinizing hormone (eLH), equine growth hormone (eGH) and human recombinant insulin-like growth factor (hrIGF-I) on steroid production in cultured equine Leydig cells during sexual maturation.
Animal reproduction science    August 9, 2005   Volume 89, Issue 1-4 7-19 doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2005.06.014
Hess MF, Roser JF.There are several hormones and local testicular factors involved in the initiation and control of steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis during puberty. GH and its mediator, IGF-I, increase substantially during puberty, and in addition to LH, these growth-promoting hormones can have direct effects upon testicular function. The objective of this work was to investigate the effects of eLH, eGH and hrIGF-I upon Leydig cells derived from testes of colts and stallions representing different stages of development. Testes were obtained from 48 light horse colts and stallions at the time of routine castr...