SURGICAL AFFECTION OF THE HEAD REGION IN EQUINE

Abstract

A survey on the prevalent head affections in equine species was performed. In this trend, three Governorates were incorporated (Alexandria, Cairo and Edfu). Throughout this investigation, a total number of 12180 animals (7186 horses, 4091 donkeys, 903 mules) of both sexes were examined.

It was concluded that about 924 animal (456 horse, 316 donkey and

152 mule) per 7.58% from the total animal that was examined suffering from different affections in the head region. 1- Eye affection: recorded in 549 animals (252 horses, 210 donkeys

and 87 mules) it includes.

a) Wounds of the eyelids (old and recent) recorded in 67 cases (32 horse, 31donkey and 4 mules) and this represent (7.25%) from total affection. b) Tumors of the eyelid recorded in two cases these representing

(0.21%) and were remove surgically.

c) Conjunctivitis recorded in 98 cases (52 horses, 29 donkeys and

17 mules) representing (10.60%).

d) Fracture of the supraorbital process, which recorded m one donkey (0.10%) e) Corneal wound and it including abrasions and lacerations and penetrating wounds recorded in 60 cases (46 horse and 14 donkey) represent (6.5%). f) Keratitis was the most common corneal affections. Recorded in

98 cases (55 horse, 23 donkey and 20 mule) represent 10.60%.

g) Corneal abscess recorded in 45 cases (25 horse, 5 donkey and 15 mule) represent 4.87%. Not respond to any medical treatment.