Equine Necropsy By: Aubrey McMahan

Unnamed Quarter Horse:  An 8 year old gelding quarter horse was found limping on his caudal left leg in the owner’s property. Not only was he limping, but you could also see visible swelling around the hock.

Swollen Hock The neighbors reported the owner to ASPCA because they noticed that the owner was not doing anything about it. The gelding was than taken to a veterinary clinic for examination.

Examination  T: F  BAR  P: 30 bpm  R: 10 bpm  Weight: 1000#  MM: slightly pink, slow CRT time  Not baring any weight on caudal left hoof  Swelling on caudal left hock  Radiograph: slight fracture in hock  Histopathology: increase of white blood cells  Due to: pus  BCS: #3  Backbone and ribs are obvious  No fat around the tail bone  Barely any fat around the neck

Medical History  Sensorium: normal  Integumentary: mangy  Ears: normal  Heart: normal  MusculoSkeletal: abnormal, fracture and swelling around caudal left hock.  Pain: yes  Lymph nodes: normal  Nose: normal  Lungs: normal  Neurological: normal  Hydration: abnormal; 1 – 2 second delay  Eyes: normal  Mouth: abnormal; slow CRT  Abdomen: normal  Urogenital: normal  Parasitology: roundworms, hookworms, mites  Vaccines: unknown

Tests: Normal Horse Leg His Carpal Joint Fracture

Assessment:  On October 14 th, 2015, he was sadly euthanized.  This was due to the combination of extreme pain of the infection and length of the injury.  Upon necropsy, it was discovered that he also had an invasion of parasite problems; both of roundworms, hookworms, and mites.  Blood chemistries also revealed an obvious increase of white blood cell development.

Results  The owner was given a severe fine for animal cruelty. Should he be irresponsible again, he will not be able to own other animals.  So far, no other horses’, both alive and remains, have been discovered on his property.

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