Avaliação endoscópica de cavalos atletas de tambor e vaquejada em haras no Pará

Abstract

There is constant expansion of the equestrian sector. It is also necessary to invest in the training of veterinarians and professionals in the sector. It is important that economic growth be accompanied by clinical and preventive medicine in order to exploit the maximum performance of the animals. Considering the importance of the locomotor and respiratory systems, these are the focus of evaluation with greater caution and frequency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the respiratory and digestive systems of active, drum and vaquejada athletes by means of endoscopic examination. Seven horses were used, submitted to water and food fasting of 10-12 hours, restraint and sedation with detomidine hydrochloride. The endoscopic examination was initiated by the anterior respiratory system, followed by the digestive system, carefully evaluating the nasal mucosa, cartilage and its movements, trachea, mucosa of the esophagus and stomach. Of the seven animals examined, 42.8% presented laryngeal hemiplegia (HL) and only one animal had a gastric ulcer, which was already healed. In the evaluated horses the occurrence of changes in the digestive system was low. However, many had disorders in the respiratory system, and none of them presented any type of clinical complaint. Therefore, it is concluded that the endoscopic evaluation was of great value for the diagnosis of Laryngeal Hemiplegia. Regular monitoring with a veterinarian is essential.