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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2014; 55(7); 683-686;

Owners’ perception of the efficacy of Newmarket bloodroot ointment in treating equine sarcoids.

Abstract: A retrospective questionnaire-based survey was used to determine the perceived efficacy of Newmarket bloodroot ointment in treating equine sarcoids. In 49 horses with 74 sarcoids, 64 sarcoids responded either completely (n = 49) or partially (n = 15) while 10 did not respond or worsened. Sarcoids < 2 cm responded better to treatment (P < 0.001) than did larger sarcoids. Un sondage rétrospectif réalisé par questionnaire a été utilisé pour déterminer l’efficacité perçue de l’onguent à la sanguinaire de Newmarket pour traiter les sarcoïdes équines. Chez 49 chevaux atteints de 74 sarcoïdes, 64 sarcoïdes ont soit répondu complètement ( = 49) ou partiellement ( = 15) tandis que 10 n’ont pas répondu ou se sont aggravées. Les sarcoïdes de < 2 cm ont mieux répondu au traitement ( < 0,001) que les sarcoïdes plus grandes.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).
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Publication Date: 2014-07-02 PubMed ID: 24982522PubMed Central: PMC4060914
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This research investigates the effectiveness of a specific ointment (Newmarket bloodroot ointment) in treating equine sarcoids, a common type of horse skin tumor. The study used a survey to collect data and found that the ointment was effective for treating small sarcoids, but less effective for larger ones.

1. Methodology

  • The researchers used a retrospective questionnaire-based survey method for this study. This means that they collected data based on people’s recall of past events, in this case, the effects of using the Newmarket bloodroot ointment on equine sarcoids.
  • 49 horses with a total of 74 sarcoids were included in the survey.

2. Results

  • Out of the 74 total sarcoids, 64 responded positively to the treatment. The researchers categorized the responses into two types: complete response (49 sarcoids) and partial response (15 sarcoids).
  • A complete response meant that the sarcoid was entirely eliminated while a partial response referred to the sarcoid shrinking in size but not disappearing entirely.
  • The remaining 10 sarcoids did not respond to the treatment or even worsened after the application of the ointment.

3. Impact of Sarcoid Size

  • Interestingly, the size of the sarcoids affected how well they responded to the treatment. Sarcoids that were smaller than 2 cm in diameter responded better to the Newmarket bloodroot ointment.
  • This was a statistically significant finding with a P-value less than 0.001, which means that there is less than a 0.1% chance that this result is a coincidence.
  • This suggests that the Newmarket bloodroot ointment is particularly effective for treating smaller equine sarcoids, but may not be as effective for larger ones.

4. Conclusion

  • This study indicated that Newmarket bloodroot ointment could be a beneficial treatment for equine sarcoids, particularly those smaller than 2 cm. However, the effectiveness may decrease with larger sarcoids.
  • It may prompt for further investigation to improve the ointment’s effectiveness on larger sarcoids or develop alternative treatments for these cases.

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Wilford S, Woodward E, Dunkel B. (2014). Owners’ perception of the efficacy of Newmarket bloodroot ointment in treating equine sarcoids. Can Vet J, 55(7), 683-686.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 55
Issue: 7
Pages: 683-686

Researcher Affiliations

Wilford, Sophie
  • Department of Clinical Science and Services, Equine Referral Hospital (Wilford, Dunkel), and Final Year Veterinary Student (Woodward), The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Herts AL9 7TA, United Kingdom.
Woodward, Ella
  • Department of Clinical Science and Services, Equine Referral Hospital (Wilford, Dunkel), and Final Year Veterinary Student (Woodward), The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Herts AL9 7TA, United Kingdom.
Dunkel, Bettina
  • Department of Clinical Science and Services, Equine Referral Hospital (Wilford, Dunkel), and Final Year Veterinary Student (Woodward), The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Herts AL9 7TA, United Kingdom.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / drug therapy
  • Horses
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Ointments / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Sanguinaria / chemistry
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

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