Can Effective Treatment Be Rendered to HYPP-Afflicted Horses?
HYPP in horses can be managed, and incidents of mortality significantly reduced, by proper diet and the administration of medication. While further studies on the mortality rate of HYPP are required, it is important to put HYPP into perspective relative to the many other conditions afflicting horses. Horses afflicted with HYPP, if properly managed, can lead productive, useful lives, and bring their owners many hours of pleasure. The first step towards effectively managing HYPP is to have the disease properly diagnosed. It can be confused with other conditions, such as “tying up”. It is essential that you consult with your veterinarian if you wish to ascertain whether your horse has HYPP. We recommend the DNA blood test as the most effective and reliable means of diagnosing HYPP. What Emergency Treatment is Recommend For Acute Attacks of HYPP? For a mild attack (when the horse is not down but has muscle tremors), one or more of the following emergency treatments are recommended. Exercis
