Clinical and pathological observations on generalized steatitis in foals.
Abstract: A form of generalized fat necrosis and steatitis occurs in pony and donkey foals. The clinical and pathological features of this disorder are described and its possible relationship to a similar condition in the Thoroughbred foal, and to yellow Fat Disease in other species, is discussed.
Publication Date: 1971-10-01 PubMed ID: 5167496DOI: 10.1016/0021-9975(71)90077-6Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article investigates a type of widespread fat necrosis and inflammation of fatty tissue, known as steatitis, in young horses and donkeys. The authors detail the clinical and pathological characteristics of this disease, and explore its potential connections to a similar condition in Thoroughbred foals, as well as to Yellow Fat Disease in other animals.
Clinical and Pathological Observations on Steatitis in Foals
The article reports a comprehensive study based on observations made both clinically and pathologically on the subject of generalized steatitis in young donkeys and ponies. This research involves:
- An analysis of the core symptoms and clinical manifestations of the disease in the affected animals.
- A study of the disease’s influence on the normal functioning and overall health of these young horses and donkeys.
- Investigation of possible causes that lead to the onset of the disease in these animals.
Comparison with a Similar Condition in Thoroughbred Foals
In addition to studying fat necrosis and steatitis in ponies and donkeys, the researchers also:
- Investigate a similar condition identified among Thoroughbred foals.
- Compare and contrast the characteristics, symptoms, potential causes, and effects of the disorder in both subject groups.
- Discuss the potential links and common factors between the diseases, searching for broader insights that might apply to similar illnesses across different types of young horses.
Association with Yellow Fat Disease in Other Species
The researchers expand the scope of their study further by:
- Exploring the potential links between steatitis in donkeys and ponies, the similar condition in Thoroughbred foals, and Yellow Fat Disease that occurs in other species.
- Examining common markers, potential causes, and treatment responses across these conditions.
- Their intent is to enhance understanding of these diseases and contribute to strategies for preventing and treating these conditions in various species.
Cite This Article
APA
Platt H, Whitwell KE.
(1971).
Clinical and pathological observations on generalized steatitis in foals.
J Comp Pathol, 81(4), 499-506.
https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9975(71)90077-6 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Adipose Tissue / pathology
- Adrenal Glands / pathology
- Alkaline Phosphatase / blood
- Animals
- Aspartate Aminotransferases / blood
- Blood Cell Count
- Blood Proteins
- Blood Viscosity
- Cholesterol / blood
- Creatine Kinase / blood
- Female
- Hematocrit
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
- Male
- Muscles / pathology
- Oxidoreductases / blood
- Perissodactyla
- Potassium / blood
- Proteinuria / complications
- Sodium / blood
- Sorbitol
- Steatitis / pathology
- Urea / blood
Citations
This article has been cited 3 times.- Kennedy S, Rice DA. Selective morphologic alterations of the cardiac conduction system in calves deficient in vitamin E and selenium. Am J Pathol 1988 Feb;130(2):315-25.
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- MacDonald DW, Christian RG, Whenham GR, Howell J. A review of some aspects of vitamin E-selenium responsive diseases with a note on their possible incidence in Alberta. Can Vet J 1976 Mar;17(3):61-71.
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