Evaluation of the possible role of prostaglandin F(2 alpha) in laminitis induced in horses by nasogastric administration of black walnut heartwood extract

American Journal of Veterinary Research
Erik NoschkaTom P Robertson

Abstract

To provide insights into the role of prostaglandin F(2 alpha) (PGF(2 alpha)) in the developmental stages of laminitis induced in horses by ingestion of black walnut heartwood extract (BWHE). 10 adult mixed-breed horses. Horses were separated into 2 groups and were euthanatized at 12 hours after placebo (water) administration (control horses) or after BWHE administration and development of Obel grade 1 laminitis. Blood samples were obtained to determine plasma PGF(2 alpha) concentrations hourly for the first 4 hours and subsequently every 2 hours after substance administration. Laminar arteries and veins were isolated, and responses to increasing concentrations of PGF(2 alpha) were measured before and after preincubation of blood vessels with prostanoid and thromboxane receptor antagonists SQ 29,548, SC-19220, and AH 6809. Plasma PGF(2 alpha) concentrations increased in horses given BWHE; the WBC count decreased concurrently. In control horses, PGF(2 alpha) was a potent contractile agonist for laminar veins but not for laminar arteries. In horses given BWHE, PGF(2 alpha) was similarly selective for laminar veins; however, the magnitude of PGF(2 alpha)-induced venoconstriction was less than that in control horses. After preincuba...Continue Reading

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