LA Respiratory Issues
Tracheal disorders
Tracheal disorders are rare in horses with the exception of tracheal collapse in miniature horses. Tracheal collapse leads to respiratory noise and exercise intolerance. Surgical stenting has been performed as in small animals, with limited success. If cases are identified early, conservative management has been effective in calves.
Tracheal perforation can occur with trauma and is treated conservatively and/or with a temporary tracheotomy.
Resources
Resolution of tracheal collapse and stenosis without surgical intervention in two Holstein calves. 2020 JAVMA Vol 257 (20) pp 1051-1056
Respiratory Distress in the Adult and Foal, 2021 VCNA Vol 37 pp 311-325
