Equine RAO (‘Asthma’)

This video discusses the disease process behind equine recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), sometimes referred to as ‘heaves’ or equine asthma. It also demonstrates how vets can treat this condition with a ‘flexineb’ nebuliser or a paediatric spacer.

[@Killytilly]

Oh my goodness I am so thrilled to have come across someone using the spacer. I have used those in the past for my children and my horse has recently presented with "heaves" and as we try to come up with a treatment plan the idea of the nebuliser was tossed around but I would really rather avoid that expense!

[@priorsfarmequineveterinary8850]

Spacers are certainly very good. However the nebuliser is the best option - it is just such a shame they are so expensive

[@WindhamJessica]

I'm just revising for finals. In your opinions, for RAO, is clenuterol syrup worth using? Or always something inhalational?

[@priorsfarmequineveterinary8850]

Please ask you own veterinary surgeon for any advice that you need.

[@equiformando]

Goodmorning. My name is Marta and I am a veterinary student in Italy. I have a project called "equiformando", got a blog and instagram page. I ask you if I can use clips of this video to make a post about equine RAO. Of course, I will give you all the credits you need. Thank you, Marta

[@priorsfarmequineveterinary8850]

Hi Marta, Yes that is absolutely fine but please could you credit us in all the images. Thank you very much for watching.