Influence of glucocorticoids on biochemical blood parameters of horses

Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to establish, how the results of old horses biochemistry blood tests, such as glucose, total proteins and triglycerides change after the use of long acting or short acting glucocorticoids. Methods: There were 18 old sport horses in this study. All of them were stallions, who had old joint and back traumas. The horses were divided into the three groups: horses from the first group were treated with the short acting glucocorticoids – 2,0 ml / 100 kg. It remains in the body for up to 24 hours. Horses from the second group were treated with long acting glucocorticoids – 10,0 ml. It remains in the body for up to 4 days. The third was control group of horses. Blood samples from the horses of the first and second group were taken 6 times. Blood samples from the control group were taken once. Before the injection and after the injection of glucocorticoids, the concentration of glucose, total protein and triglycerides were carried out. Results: The test results showed, that the use of long and short acting glucocorticoids can change the metabolism. After the use of glucocorticoids, the concentration of glucose, triglycerides and total proteins have increased