Topic:Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is a substance commonly used in equine management for its lubricative properties. It is a clear, odorless, and tasteless oil derived from refined petroleum. In horses, mineral oil is most frequently administered orally as a laxative to aid in the prevention and treatment of colic by facilitating the passage of intestinal blockages. It is also used to coat the digestive tract and reduce the absorption of toxins in cases of suspected poisoning. While generally considered safe, the administration of mineral oil must be conducted with care to prevent aspiration into the lungs, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the applications, administration protocols, and safety considerations of mineral oil in equine care.
Intrauterine administration of plant oils inhibits luteolysis in the mare. The maternal recognition of pregnancy (MRP) signal in the mare has not been determined, although oestrogens have been proposed as a potential candidate. Objective: To determine effects of intrauterine administration of oestrogen and various oils on cyclic luteolysis in the mare. Objective: Intrauterine oestradiol or fatty acids may suppress luteolysis in the cycling mare when administered during late dioestrus. Methods: A single 1 ml dose of slow-release oestradiol (10 mg/ml) in fractionated coconut oil was infused into the uterine lumen of cycling mares on Days 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 post ovulati...
Abdominal radiography in monitoring the resolution of sand accumulations from the large colon of horses treated medically. This retrospective study consisted of 14 horses (age 6 weeks-12 years) with radiographically evident sand accumulations cranioventrally in the abdomen and clinical signs suggestive of sand enteropathy. The horses were treated medically and resolution of sand was monitored radiographically. Routine treatment consisted of psyllium mucilloid, combined with magnesium sulphate and/or mineral oilif needed. Initially, the number, size and shape of the sand accumulations showed large variation and the response to therapy was not predictable based on the initial appearance of the accumulation. In 2 foa...