Genetic Azoturia

[lorna1]

Does anyone know anything about genetic Azoturia?

Is it likely that the horse will be in constant pain as opposed to "tying up" when the management can be a problem?

I am told that it can be diagnosed through tests on urine samples. Can anyone add anything?

Thank you.

 

[Paint it Lucky]

Azoturia can be influenced a lot by management, there is a type called Polysaccharide storage myopathy where horses store too much glycogen which can cause painful muscle cramping/azoturia like symptoms. But with correct management the incidences of tying up can be dramatically reduced. And yes a lot of types of azoturia are genetic.

 

[lorna1]

Thank you, shall research Polysaccharide storage myopathy.

I've been told to feed supplement Selenium E and treat as a laminitic.

 

[mrussell]

There is a strain of Quarter horses that suffer from genetic azorturia as my fella is part Palomino and very much QH shaped so it was my vets first consideration. I too feed Vit E and selenium (Equiminns is the best deal) and a high oil/low starch diet.

 

[CASSIS]

With EPSSM it is of paramount importance to feed miminal i.e. no starch, where as tying up you can feed more starch. EPSSM unfortunatly never make competition horses and the management is difficult. It is commonly found in quarter horses and very young tb fillies.

I would speak to a nutritionist as they are trained in this uncommon field. Spillers have a fab feed for this called Equilibrium Low. That would be perfect.