Effects of 48-hour feed deprivation on acute-phase response in horses

Filippo, Paula Alessandra Di; Duarte, Bárbara Ribeiro; Albernaz, Antônio Peixoto; Fonseca, Leandro Abreu da; Viana, Inácio Silva; Quirino, C. R.

doi:10.1590/1809-6891v23e-72445e

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“…These data corroborate the work of Di Filippo et al (2009), in which the peritoneal fluid color, considered within equine standards, ranged from straw yellow to a colorless, limpid appearance, and absence of sediment, demonstrating integrity in the vascular endothelium and peritoneum.…”

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Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Barrêto

Rodrigues

Albuquerque

et al. 2022

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Donkeys are a public health concern in the Northeast region of Brazil, with thousands of stray animals. Orchiectomy is an important population control measure; however, the long postoperative period with daily treatment of open wounds in the scrotum makes it difficult to perform a large number of castrations in sheltering centers. We evaluate a novel surgical procedure for orchiectomy in donkeys using parascrotal access. Twelve donkeys were used, divided into two groups: I -submitted to orchiectomy through parascrotal surgical access (novel procedure), and II -submitted to orchiectomy through scrotal access (conventional). Postoperative evaluations consisted of a macroscopic evaluation of the surgical wound (bleeding and intensity of edema), hematological parameters, and peritoneal fluid, which occurred in both groups at the moments (M): M0 -before the surgical procedure. The others moments occurred after surgery: M12 (twelve hours); M24 (twenty-four hours); M48 (forty-eight hours); M72 (seventy-two hours); M8D (eight days); and M16D (sixteen days). The surgical techniques did not generate an important systemic inflammatory response to the point detected by the leukogram, fibrinogen dosage, and peritoneal fluid. The parascrotal technique required long surgery but promoted less bleeding, less edema, and faster healing. The techniques used did not promote sufficient systemic inflammation to alter the number of leukocytes and the fibrinogen concentration; however, evaluation of the peritoneal fluid proved to be important for evaluating inflammatory processes involving the scrotum and inguinal canal. We describe a novel surgical procedure for orchiectomy in Donkeys using a parascrotal access that promoted less risk of bleeding, shorter period of edema, and healing time, but required longer surgery time.

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confidence: 89%