Stimulation of bladder acupoints by cloprostenol for treating back soreness in athletic horses

Publication date: Available online 24 July 2019Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Eldessouky Sheta, Haithem Farghali, Safwat Ragab, Nagwa Hassan, Asmaa EL-SherifAbstractTwenty-five Thoroughbred jumper geldings suffered back soreness with poor performance and 5 control horses were assessed by archived computer data, clinical examination and laboratory analyses of complete blood picture, serum enzymes and cortisol level, before and after cloprostenol-aquapuncture.The 25 diseased horses before therapy showed significant increases in AST and CPK with clinical pains scored mild in 15 horses, moderate in 9 horses and severe in one horse, without changes in the hormonal and hematological data.After therapy, they responded by an increase of heart rate (57.8±4.3)bpm, body temperature (38.5±0.7)οc, respiration rate (28.3±2.1)bpm and CRT (1.0±0.0). On the 2nd day, a significant decrease in the mean levels of AST and CPK (P=0.001) was detected; while on the 4th day, they mimed the level of the 5 controls, and on the 6th day showed a significant decrease (P=0.002). The serum cortisol level showed a significant increase on the 6th day of treatment (P=0.013). The blood picture showed significant increases in RBCs, MCV, PLT, WBC, HGB, MCH, MCHC, MPV, PDW, LYMPH, PCT, LPCR (P<0.05) and non-significant changes in HCT, GRAN, MID. The improved blood parameters, enzymes, hormones, and performance progress after cloprostenol-aquapuncture proved its effectiveness...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research