Therapeutic developments in equine pain management

Khursheed R Mama; Rachel C Hector

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.02.010

Therapeutic developments in equine pain management

Vet J. 2019 May:247:50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.02.010. Epub 2019 Feb 28.

Authors

Khursheed R Mama¹, Rachel C Hector²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. Electronic address: kmama@colostate.edu.
² Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.

PMID: 30971351
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.02.010

Abstract

Many drugs and non-drug modalities are used to manage pain in horses, but evidence regarding efficacy and safety remains limited. This manuscript will first briefly review tried and tested techniques, e.g. the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in the management of pain. Newer approaches to administering medications such as oral use of detomidine, which was previously only administered by injection, will also be discussed. Finally, introductory information on newer therapies, for example acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation, that the veterinarian may consider for the management of equine pain will be presented.

Keywords: Analgesia; Equine; Horse; Medications; Other modalities.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Analgesics / therapeutic use
Animals
Horse Diseases / drug therapy
Horse Diseases / therapy*
Horses
Pain / drug therapy
Pain / veterinary*
Pain Management / veterinary*

Substances

Analgesics