Serum cortisol concentration in the Colombian Creole Horse

Zuluaga, Angélica M; Martı́nez, Jorge

doi:10.17533/udea.rccp.v30n3a06

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“…Likewise, it was demonstrated that the increase in CORT in feces could be related to the decrease in the capacity of CORT binding in plasma and that this fact could be a component of these endocrine disorders in horses. However, other investigations in this species disagree [32,43,44].…”

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Action Mechanisms and Pathophysiological Characteristics of Cortisol in Horses

Ambrojo¹,

Corzano²,

Poggi³

2018

Corticosteroids

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Cortisol (CORT), also known as stress hormone, plays a vital role in physiological processes such as electrolyte and fluid balance, cardiovascular homeostasis, carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism, immune and inflammatory responses, and sexual development and reproduction. Cortisol levels are influenced by various physiological factors such as race, age, circadian rhythm, seasonality, exercise and pregnancy. Also, some stressful conditions including isolation or transport, among others, modify levels of this hormone in the body. Excesses or deficiencies of cortisol cause important clinical problems such as Cushing's and Addison's syndromes, which contribute substantially to morbidity in equine medicine. Thus, in this review, we will develop the mechanisms of synthesis and regulation, as well as the physiological factors involved and the most important diseases related to the alteration of cortisol secretion in horses and foals.

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confidence: 61%

“…On the other hand, it has been shown that high concentrations of CORT after exercise episodes can alter the anabolic responses of testosterone and growth hormone (GH) [79]. On the contrary, Zuluaga and Martínez [44] showed no significant differences in horse performance.…”

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Action Mechanisms and Pathophysiological Characteristics of Cortisol in Horses

Ambrojo¹,

Corzano²,

Poggi³

2018

Corticosteroids

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“…Cupping therapy is contraindicated to be used over the regions that have injured flesh or dermis, abrasions, sunburns, and contusion; further, heavy and long cupping therapy is contraindicated to be used with the patients that are undertaking anticoagulants courses [ 5 ]. Cortisol concentration in equines has been used to determine stress generated by illness, pain, and lack of welfare [ 11 ]. Cortisol has gained interest due to its prognostic value in the critical phases and also as an indicator of fitness and athletic performance in sports horses [ 12 ].…”

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Evaluation of wet cupping therapy on the arterial and venous blood parameters in healthy Arabian horses

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Aim:Recently, the complementary therapies such as cupping and acupuncture are being used in veterinary medicine. This research was carried out to determine the effects of wet cupping therapy (Hijama) on the hematological and the biochemical parameters in the healthy Arabian horses for the first time.Materials and Methods:In this study, seven clinically healthy Arabian horses were randomly selected. Four points on the animal body were selected to perform the cupping therapy. Two points were selected at the back just behind the scapula on the left and right sides; another two points were located in the rump. Cups with 4 oz (125 ml) size with narrow mouths were used. A manual pump (sucking cups) was used to create the negative pressure within the cups during cupping. Arterial and venous blood parameters and serum cortisol concentration were measured before cupping and 3 days and 2, 4, and 8 weeks after cupping.Results:No significant differences were estimated in most hematological and biochemical parameters after cupping. A significant decrease in the concentration of serum cortisol was observed in 3 and 14 days after cupping.Conclusions:Cupping induced minor changes on the hematological and biochemical parameters in Arabian horses. This is the first trial on the effects of wet cupping therapy on the different parameters in Arabian horses, which would be useful for further investigations on the role of complementary therapies in horses. Our further studies will include different disease models.

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“…Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands and is a glucocorticoid with roles in such things as gluconeogenesis, proteolysis, lipolysis, hyperglycemia, and modulation of immunity and inflammation [ 10 , 12 ]. Likewise, it is considered the hormone of adaptation to different stress-generating activities in equines [ 3 , 9 , 13 ].…”

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“…The high variability in cortisol concentrations in horses and donkeys has led to the determination of reference values according to physiological status, age group, type of activity, management, and environmental conditions in different breeds around the world [ 5 , 11 , 13 ]. Despite extensive cortisol studies in equines and to a lesser extent donkeys, there is no information in mules.…”

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