Indices of renal function: values in eight normal foals from birth to 56 days [horses]

Edwards, D.J. . Dept. of Veterinary Pathology; Brownlow, M.A.; Hutchins, D.R. . Rural Veterinary Centre

Indices of renal function: values in eight normal foals from birth to 56 days [horses]

1990

Edwards, D.J. (Sydney Univ., Camden (Australia). Dept. of Veterinary Pathology) | Brownlow, M.A. | Hutchins, D.R. (Sydney Univ., Camden (Australia). Rural Veterinary Centre)

After 4d clinicopathological values stabilised following initial wide variations. Urea and creatinine remained at subadult levels and hyposthenuria was maintained. While there was some variation with time, generally the urinary activity of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) was greater in foals than in adults; plasma K, the creatinine clearance ratio of K, serum inorganic phosphate and the creatinine clearance ration of phosphate were greater than in adults while plasma chloride and the creatinine clearance ratio of chloride were lower in foals than in adults. Urinary pH was acidic and epithelial cells and calcium oxalate crystals more prevalent in the urine of foals than in that of adults. The information presented here will be useful in the diagnosis and management of renal disease and azotaemia in foals.

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