Approach to hyperlipaemia

What are the presenting signs of hyperlipaemia in horses?

Obese, reduced appetite/not eating, dull mentation.

What blood results indicate hyperlipaemia in horses?

Plasma triglycerides >5mmol/L.

What measurement indicates hyperlipidaemia in horses?

Plasma triglycerides between 1.5 and 5mmol/L.

What management step can reverse negative energy balance (NEB) in horses?

Provide calories through enteral nutrition or parenteral glucose infusion.

What physiological conditions can lead to hyperlipaemia in horses?

Decreased intake and increased requirements (e.g., lactation, pregnancy).

What are common presenting signs of hyperlipaemia in donkeys?

Dull, lethargic, pyrexic, abdominal discomfort, obesity, tachycardic, tachypnoeic.

What serious neurological condition can result from hepatic encephalopathy in donkeys?

Ataxia, neurological signs, and recumbency.

What initial management can be used for mild hyperlipaemia in donkeys?

Give sugary feeds and glucose drenches.

What are risk factors for hyperlipaemia in donkeys?

Obesity, weight loss, pregnancy/lactation, old age, stress, underlying primary disease.

What laboratory finding indicates a severe case of hyperlipaemia in donkeys?

Increased serum triglycerides and milky serum/plasma.