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Sunday, November 8, 2015
RECURRENT AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION.(RAO)
This is one of the common respiratory diseases in horses.Recurrent airway obstruction is usually as a result of blockage to airway as a result of allergy caused by spores from moldy hay. The inhalation of these spores set up an inflammatory reaction in the respiratory tract resulting in breathing difficulties.The signs include wheezing ,shortness of breath, and exercise intolerance.
RAO can also develop after other respiratory infections such as strangles,equine rhino and influenza.
PREVENTION.
1) Do not feed moldy hay.
2) stable horses in properly ventilated closures.
3) vaccinate horses for all respiratory diseases in horses.
TREATMENT. There is no treatment,but condition can be managed.
1) Allow enough fresh air for horses.
2)use wood shavings instead of straw.
3) soak hay.
4)do not clean out stables when horses are within.
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