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Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine2025; 47; e005824; doi: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm005824

Retrospective five-year study of equine casuistry in a Colombian perinatology center.

Abstract: A retrospective study was conducted at the Foal Care Equine Perinatology Center in Colombia from October 2017 to May 2023. The goal was to analyze the most frequent pathologies, as well as assess the sexes, ages, and breeds of the patients, with an emphasis on the perinatal population. Out of 945 clinical histories, 776 pertained to perinatology. Survival rates were calculated, and a descriptive analysis was performed. The overall survival rate for neonates was 73.6%, with females constituting 57% of the neonatal patients. The most prevalent breed among mares and neonates was the Creole Colombian Horse. Neonatal maladjustment accounted for 39.34% of the neonatal cases, and regarding the affected systems, there was a common multisystemic presentation (71.40%). Of the 341 foals admitted for neonatal adaptation, 72 were clones (with a survival rate of 76.39%), while 269 were non-clones (with a survival rate of 72.49%). A total of 202 mares (88.98%) were hospitalized for pregnancy monitoring, while 25 mares (11.02%) were brought to the perinatology center to treat dystocia or other reproductive pathologies. The most frequent diagnosis among mares was placentitis (73.68%). This study noted an increase in survival rates over time, which was associated with improvements in protocols and the acquisition of new medical equipment. The survival rates observed in this study are consistent with those reported in previous research. The collected data indicate that foaling occurs year-round in Colombia since the country experiences no distinct seasons. Studies with larger sample sizes are suggested, as well as periodical analysis of casuistry in the equine neonatology field, to improve the clinical management of patients and enhance productivity in the horse breeding industry. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo no Centro de Perinatologia Equina Foal Care, na Colômbia, entre outubro de 2017 e maio de 2023. O objetivo foi analisar as patologias mais frequentes, bem como avaliar os sexos, idades e raças dos pacientes, com ênfase na população perinatal. Das 945 fichas clínicas avaliadas, 776 estavam relacionadas à perinatologia. As taxas de sobrevivência foram calculadas e realizou-se uma análise descritiva. A taxa geral de sobrevivência dos neonatos foi de 73,6%, sendo que as fêmeas representaram 57% dos pacientes neonatais. A raça mais prevalente entre éguas e neonatos foi o Cavalo Crioulo Colombiano. A síndrome do neonato desadaptado correspondeu a 39,34% dos casos neonatais, e quanto aos sistemas afetados, houve uma apresentação multissistêmica comum (71,40%). Dos 341 potros admitidos para adaptação neonatal, 72 eram clones (com taxa de sobrevivência de 76,39%), enquanto 269 não eram clones (com taxa de sobrevivência de 72,49%). Um total de 202 éguas (88,98%) foi hospitalizado para monitoramento gestacional, enquanto 25 éguas (11,02%) foram levadas ao centro de perinatologia para tratamento de distocia ou outras patologias reprodutivas. O diagnóstico mais frequente entre as éguas foi a placentite (73,68%). O estudo observou um aumento nas taxas de sobrevivência ao longo do tempo, associado à melhoria nos protocolos e à aquisição de novos equipamentos médicos. As taxas de sobrevivência observadas neste estudo são consistentes com as relatadas em pesquisas anteriores. Os dados coletados indicam que os partos ocorrem ao longo de todo o ano na Colômbia, uma vez que o país não apresenta estações definidas. Sugere-se a realização de estudos com amostras maiores, bem como análises periódicas da casuística em neonatologia equina, para aprimorar o manejo clínico dos pacientes e aumentar a produtividade na indústria da criação de cavalos.
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Publication Date: 2025-05-30 PubMed ID: 40453164PubMed Central: PMC12124761DOI: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm005824Google Scholar: Lookup
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Parra MT, Ayala MSF. (2025). Retrospective five-year study of equine casuistry in a Colombian perinatology center. Braz J Vet Med, 47, e005824. https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm005824

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Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine
ISSN: 2527-2179
NlmUniqueID: 9918435088106676
Country: Brazil
Language: English
Volume: 47
Pages: e005824
PII: e005824

Researcher Affiliations

Parra, Melissa Tovar
  • Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Universidad de la Salle, Bogotá, Colombia.
Ayala, Martha Susana Franco
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Programa de Doctorado en Salud Animal, Bogotá, Colombia.

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Conflict of interests: MTP – No conflict of interest. MSFA – No conflict of interest.

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