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Survey of ocular abnormalities in a population of Turkmen horses.

Survey of ocular abnormalities in a population of Turkmen horses.

Authors :
Faghihi, Houman
Gharibi, Afsaneh
Ansari Mood, Maneli
Rajaei, Seyed Mehdi
Alavi, Seyyed Morteza
Source :
Veterinary Ophthalmology. Sep2024, p1. 6p. 2 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objective Animals Studied Procedure(s) Results Conclusions The aim of this study was to detect and describe ocular abnormalities in a population of Turkmen horses.A total of 55 Turkmen horses (33 mares and 22 stallions) from one herd were evaluated in this study.Demographic data (Age, Sex, Coat color) were recorded. All animals underwent complete ophthalmic examination. The Schirmer tear test ‐I (STT‐I) was performed for all horses prior to other diagnostic tests. Neuro‐ophthalmic examinations (menace response, dazzle reflex, pupillary light reflex, maze test, and visual tracking) were carried out in different lighting situations (bright and dim lights). Slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, fluorescein staining, and tonometry were performed for each horse.The mean (standard deviation) age of horses was 5.7 (4.6) years (range of 1–17 years). In total, 18 horses (32.7%) had ocular‐related lesions. Cataract, iris hyperpigmentation and corneal edema were the most identified conditions in the horses of this study.About one‐third of studied horses had at least one ocular abnormality. No ocular abnormalities attributed to the distinct cream/gold coat color were identified, which the Turkmen horse is known for. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14635216
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179662293
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.13276