Lymphangitis in youngsters??Anyone know anything..........

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My mates 18month old gelding(angloarab) has now had his 3 rd case of this since xmas 2007.
Vet has been each time but says he will grow out of it.Last episode wasn't as bad as previous but previous ones were when he was stabled this last time he was out 24/7.
Anyone know if this is true or is there anything she should avoid giving/doing?Shes already cut down his feed as per vet.
Thanks
 
Lymphangitis is common in any age group and can be cause by a number of this including a high protein diet, a small nick wich infects the lymphantic system, a toxin in soil (usually found on land thatw as grazed by sheep year back)

I see of no reason why an 18month old horsecould get it..

However, bad new... never heard or seen a horse 'Grow out of it'

Lou x
 
Thanks Nailed.
Farmer grazed cows there but may have been sheep there many yrs ago.
Think first times were too much protein as mate tends to work on an extra scoop for luck BUT she has reduced this drastically.There were no signs of any nicks tho may be that little or on awkward place tho would be suprised if mate never noticed it as she has OCD when it comes to grooming.
She was told common in youngsters and will grow out of it
Will admit think its the fact its happened 3 times this yr that niggles me.
 
Forgot to add he has access to haylage in field he shares with 9 horses.Wouldn't say particularly rich haylage tho if this makes a difference
 
You see the nicks that cause infection are usually tiny, invisible even (hawthorne scratches are good at it)

I would honestly say that I have never heard of youngsters getting it as a rule.. but I am not a vet.

Its a difficult one, because its a catch 22 situation. If you turnout, the leg can get infected from mud/infection and if you leave in the legs swell up anyway.

What breed is the horse?

Lou x
 
Ted suffers badly with lymphangitis and i have to be honest, f all the things that i have found to affect his lymphangitis, hayleage never has and i feed the best.

Lou x
 
Oh no. Nothing useful to add but we had a beautiful mare (my mother's horse) who suffered from recurrent lymphangitis, and just wanted to send support as you must be so worried.
 
I think there is some element of confusion here. Lymphangitis as I know it is an infection of the lymph system caused by a toxin entering by a scratch. The affected limb is often left scarred and thickened and more susceptible to another attack. My own mare is a prime example of this - had it 3 times in the 14 years I've owned her and always in the same hind leg which was thickened when I bought her. Swelling of the legs caused by too much protein etc. is what used to be called "Monday Morning Disease" and was seen in working ie. heavy horses, that rested over a day or two but on the same rations. You could also think of this as a form of tying up (azoturia).
 
Thanks for replies.
lymphangitis was diagnosis by horse vet and he said could be caused by too much protein ( he has known mate for yrs and knows what she's like feeding).He is a good equine vet so had no reason to second guess him.
First time it was right over his hocks on hind leg and fairly swollen and obviously sore
Understand totally where you are coming from 'itis' - infection
Lymph- well lymph system
But as said had no reason to second guess vet.
Better not tell mate she'll go into total panic
 
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is what used to be called "Monday Morning Disease" and was seen in working ie. heavy horses, that rested over a day or two but on the same rations. You could also think of this as a form of tying up (azoturia).

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Total rubbish im afraid Lymphangitis is NOTHING like azoturia. NOTHING. Lymphangitis is also known as Monday Morning Disease.. but this is not azoturia!!!!

It is seen regularly in heavey horses due to the amount of feather on there legs covering up any nicks and cuts and not allow them to seen cleaned.
However it is also comon in horses which work excessivly such as race horses and eventers.

One of the main causes that the infection is so volitile is that the circulation of the lymphatic system is usually impair by stabling or injury.

The horse may also become fevered (Pyrexic)

Lou x
 
Thanks Nailed will let her know she will need it if it happens again.
Horse was last thing her mum bought her before she died so means a lot to her
 
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