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Azoturia

(Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, Monday morning disease)

Thought to be caused by an increase in lactose production in the muscle which will damage the muscle fibres. Clinical signs range depending on the severity of the attack. It is usually the muscles of the hind limbs that are affected and the horse may just appear still or be completely unable to move. In extreme cases the horse may collapse. Profuse sweating is often seen with an elevation of heart rate, respiratory rate…

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