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Discussion on Incidence of Lymphosarcoma in draft horses
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Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 8:11 pm:
Our 14-year-old Clydesdale presented with a runny nose. Appetite fine, bowels fine, eyes appeared clear and bright. Initial blood test revealed white blood count of 16,000; regimen of sulfa was prescribed, considering this was upper respiratory infection. Two weeks later, blood test was readministered, and now we have white blood count of 28,000+, more lethargy, and a lump on the right side,near the girth area. Probable diagnosis: lymphosarcoma. I saw that this is mostly found in younger horses - what is the incidence in draft horses, and are there any effective treatments for these big horses? We are trying to be objective, but still hopeful. This is a very special horse and we want his days left to be happy ones.
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Posted on Friday, May 25, 2001 - 4:14 pm:
Hello Vicki,
I am sorry to hear that. I do not know if there is an increased incidence in Draft Horses and the treatments described in the article can be given to draft horses also.
DrO
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Posted on Friday, May 25, 2001 - 5:43 pm:
Dear Dr. Oglesby:
Thank you for responding. I was hoping for some "miracle" for this wonderful big horse, or, better yet, hoping that it is not lymphosarcoma. I appreciate very much your taking the time to write back.
Vicki Nicely
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