title: Evaluation of three ancillary treatments in the management of equine grass sickness.
abstract: Brotizolam, acetylcysteine and aloe vera gel were evaluated as ancillary treatments for 29 cases of equine grass sickness. None of the treatments had any significant beneficial effect on the survival of the horses. However, 11 of 13 horses with mild chronic grass sickness survived solely with intensive nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, Midlothian.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fintl
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: McGorum
mesh_terms: D000111:Acetylcysteine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000504:Aloe; D000818:Animals; D001066:Appetite / Q000187:drug effects; D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D001381:Azepines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006736:Horses; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D001381:Azepines; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; C020960:brotizolam; D000111:Acetylcysteine