Anhidrosis
is a condition in which the horse is unable to produce sweat.This is
also called as Dry coat or Equine anhidrotic syndrome.
certain
indiduals have a poor response to sweat stimulation by adrenalin.
Horses
reared in temperate climates and transported to region of high
huminity and temperature may fail to acclimatize.
Horses
that sweat lightly or only in patches such as under the mane, in the
saddle area, and on the chest are known as shy sweaters.
Signs
Acute
sweating is much reduced or absent ,this is accompanied by
respiratory distress,labored breathing,fever,collapse and
occasionally death.
Chronic
is characterized by dry coat, seborrhea and alopecia particularly
face and neck.
Horse
shows poor exercise tolerance.
Treatments
Application
of cold water to reduce body temperature.
Air
conditioned stable should be provided for affected horses.
Electrolyte
supplementation seems to trigger a return to normal sweat
Management
practices to help an anhidrotic horse include:
- Moving the horse to a cooler climate.
- Hosing with cold water as needed after exercise or periodically during hot weather.
- Limiting training and exercise to the coolest part of the day.
- At competitions, requesting that the horse be scheduled to perform early in the morning.
- Installing stall fans, misting machines, or air-conditioning in stables.
- Giving pasture-kept horses access to shady areas, ponds, or streams.
Reference
The
Equine manual
by
Andrew J.Higgins and Jack R.Snyder
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