Acompanhamento emergencial de potro prematuro e égua com retenção de placenta

Abstract

In situations where the animal is born with a lack of maturity, it can be classified as premature, dysmature and immature. In case of premature foals, there is a chance of generating respiratory, metabolic, and infectious problems. Therefore, when diagnosed, it is important that the necessary measures are taken to maintain the stability of the foal. Thus, this study aims to report a clinical case of emergency care for a premature foal that occurred at the Veterinary University Hospital, at the Federal University of Paraíba - Campus II - CCA, in the city of Areia - PB. The study presents the main aspects of prematurity found in the animal, as well as describes the importance of gestational monitoring, which should be assessed through clinical examination and review of the mare's history so that possible changes can be identified early for a better resolution of the cases. In this case, the animal was born prematurely as a consequence of the mother's condition. During hospital care, it arrived in lateral decubitus and presented changes in its parameters, with hypoglycemia and dyspnea associated with crepitation as its main symptoms. It was underweighted, had short hair, a bulging forehead, and angular deformity. The result of emergency treatment was positive, from the early identification of clinical signs to the stabilization of the patient. Therefore, it is concluded that the work shows valuable information for understanding the management of premature foals, detailing the necessary clinical interventions, the challenges faced, and the therapeutic strategies that were successful.