Snake Envenomation

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2024 Apr;40(1):133-150. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2023.08.003. Epub 2023 Sep 15.

Abstract

Snakebite envenomation (SBE) in horses can have devastating outcomes. Tissue damage, cardiotoxicity, coagulopathy, and neurotoxicity can be concerns with SBE. Understanding the actions of venom components is important in developing a successful treatment plan. Antivenom is the mainstay of treatment. Long-term deleterious effects can occur including cardiac dysfunction and lameness.

Keywords: Antivenom; Envenomation; Horse; Pit viper; Snake; Snakebite; Vaccine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antivenins / therapeutic use
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders* / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases* / etiology
  • Horse Diseases* / therapy
  • Horses
  • Snake Bites* / complications
  • Snake Bites* / veterinary

Substances

  • Antivenins