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KMID : 1025520110530060571
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Journal of Animal Science and Technology
2011 Volume.53 No. 6 p.571 ~ p.573
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Prevalence of Anhidrosis in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Korea
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Yang Jae-Hyuk
Lim Yoon-Kyu
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Abstract
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The primary means of heat dissipation in horse results from the evaporation of sweat. Anhidrosis refers to a decreased ability or loss of ability to sweat in response to appropriate stimuli. This disease is fatal and causes poor performance, increased body temperature, collapse, convulsion and even death. There are some reports about this disease abroad but not in Korea. We performed intradermal epinephrine test to investigate the prevalence of anhidrosis in Thoroughbred racehorses (n=50). The prevalence was 22% and it was similar to that of other countries. There does not appear to be sex, foaling country, coat color, age or pedigree of dam predispositions. In this study, we found the presence of anhidrosis in Korea. Anhidrosis should be prevented for economical purposes and general animal welfare.
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KEYWORD
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Anhidrosis, Korea, Prevalence, Thoroughbred racehorse
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