Katz, L.M., O'Dwyer, S. and Pollock, P.J. (2009) Nutritional muscular dystrophy in a four-day-old Connemara foal. Irish Veterinary Journal, 62(2), pp. 119-124.
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Abstract
This report describes a four-day-old, full-term Connemara colt, presented for the evaluation of a progressive inability to rise unassisted. A diagnosis of nutritional muscular dystrophy was made based on muscular weakness, elevated muscle enzymes and low vitamin E, selenium and glutathione peroxidase activity. The foal was treated with intramuscular vitamin E-selenium and made a full recovery
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Pollock, Professor Patrick |
| Authors: | Katz, L.M., O'Dwyer, S., and Pollock, P.J. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Irish Veterinary Journal |
| ISSN: | 0368-0762 |
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