Safer Drug for Pain Relief in Horses with Intestinal Injuries
Flunixin is a drug commonly used to provide much needed pain relief in horses with colic, but the drug also inhibits intestinal healing. Scientists from North Carolina State University studied a new pain-relief drug, robenacoxib, and found that it does not interfere with intestinal healing. Also, unlike flunixin, robenacoxib does not increase the permeability (leakiness) of the injured intestine. This suggests that robenacoxib will reduce the passage of harmful pathogens, including bacteria, across the intestine, thereby minimizing complications. This fellowship training grant provided a veterinarian with advanced training in preparation for a research career and has provided opportunities for two undergraduates and three veterinary students to become involved in equine research. (D08EQ-408)
Posted by MAFon June 21, 2011.
Categories: Animal health, Equine health, Horse health
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