Prognostic factors in the sick neonatal foal.
Abstract: In the foal, the most common neonatal diseases are responsible for an high non-survival rate. Since intensive care for neonatal foals is usually very expensive an early prognosis for survival at admission or during hospitalization is recommended, as well as a prognosis for future athletic potential. Therefore, prognostic factors for prematurity, septicaemia, other infectious diseases and hospitalized foals are revised and discussed on the base of literature and authors experiences. The advantages and limitations of retrospective and perspective prognostic factors is also presented, and the possible role of new expected factors deducted by the recent advances in the knowledge of main neonatal foal diseases pathogenesis proposed.
Publication Date: 2008-08-08 PubMed ID: 18686000DOI: 10.1007/s11259-008-9097-zGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper studies the common diseases in neonatal foals that lead to high mortality rates, noting the costly nature of intensive care for these young animals. The authors seek to establish early predictors of survival and future athletic potential, based on past literature and their own experiences.
Understanding the Study
- This research explores prognostic factors related to prematurity, septicaemia (a potentially life-threatening infection), and other diseases in hospitalized neonatal foals. Basically, the study analyzes the patterns and factors that can help predict the likelihood of a foal’s survival and its future performance abilities.
- The study is based on a review of existing literature and the authors’ personal experiences. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic through this dual approach.
Prognostic Factors Definition
- Prognostic factors are variables that influence the outcome of a disease or condition. In this context, they are used to predict the likelihood of a neonatal foal’s survival and potential for future athleticism.
- These factors could include prematurity or the presence of specific diseases like septicaemia. A comprehensive understanding of these factors allows for an early prognosis, which in turn can aid in the foal’s treatment and care.
Retrospective and Prospective Prognostic Factors
- The study also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of both retrospective and prospective prognostic factors. Retrospective factors involve examining past outcomes to predict the future, while prospective factors involve ongoing observation and prediction based on current or predicted circumstances.
- Understanding these factors can help care providers make informed decisions about the treatment course for individual foals. This is important given the high costs associated with neonatal foal intensive care.
Forward-Looking Perspective
- Lastly, the paper also proposes a possible role for new prognostic factors based on recent advancements in the understanding of major neonatal foal diseases. This reflects a forward-looking perspective, suggesting that the field’s knowledge base and predictive tools will continue to evolve as more research is conducted.
Cite This Article
APA
Castagnetti C, Veronesi MC.
(2008).
Prognostic factors in the sick neonatal foal.
Vet Res Commun, 32 Suppl 1, S87-S91.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-008-9097-z Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Dipartimento Clinico Veterinario, Sezione Ostetrico-Ginecologica, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Animals, Newborn
- Female
- Horse Diseases / mortality
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horse Diseases / physiopathology
- Horses
- Infections / mortality
- Infections / veterinary
- Pregnancy
- Prognosis
- Retrospective Studies
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