Cholangiohepatitis in Horses

Early Kentucky Derby favorite Uncle Mo was recently diagnosed with cholangiohepatits, a rare condition in
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When early 2011 Kentucky Derby favorite Uncle Mo was scratched from the field just a few days before the race, many horse racing enthusiasts were left scratching their heads. His connections said the colt had a gastrointestinal tract infection; However no further diagnosis had been reached despite continued veterinary examination. Finally, an answer came several weeks after Uncle Mo’s Derby scratch: Veterinarians diagnosed the colt with cholangiohepatits, a relatively rare condition in horses.

Essentially, cholangiohepatitis (CH) is an inflammation of the bile system (cholangitis) and liver (hepatitis). There is no particular breed or discipline predilection for developing CH.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM, owns Loving Equine Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, and has a special interest in managing the care of sport horses. Her book, All Horse Systems Go, is a comprehensive veterinary care and conditioning resource in full color that covers all facets of horse care. She has also authored the books Go the Distance as a resource for endurance horse owners, Conformation and Performance, and First Aid for Horse and Rider in addition to many veterinary articles for both horse owner and professional audiences.

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