Avaliação dos remanescentes umbilicais e dos parâmetros físicos e achados hematológicos em potros neonatos da raça mangalarga marchador

Abstract

The most challenging period for a newborn foal is the immediate postpartum period. The foal undergoes a transition to a highly challenging environment, putting its still immature immune system to the test. Early assessment of physical parameters, hematological findings, and ultrasound applied to the umbilical structures allows obtaining relevant information about the viability of the newborn. Umbilical affections are among the diseases that most affect neonatal foals under eight weeks of age, where the umbilical remnants act as an entry point for pathogens. This longitudinal study aimed to perform a clinical evaluation using ultrasound of the structures that make up the umbilical region of neonatal foals and describe the hematological values and vital physical parameters in healthy foals of the Mangalarga Marchador breed. To this end, 28 foals from properties specialized in breeding Mangalarga Marchador horses intended for activities in equestrian sports, work, and leisure were evaluated. This work will be presented in two chapters, the first will be a general introduction to the ultrasound examination of umbilical remnants, physical parameters, and hematological findings. The second will be presented in article format, with the first addressing the ultrasound examination and the second addressing hematological values and physical parameters.