USO DA CRIOTERAPIA NAS AFECÇÕES PODAIS DE EQUINOS

Abstract

The use of cryotherapy in the treatment of hoof conditions in horses, with a focus on laminitis, a severe inflammation of the laminar tissues of the hoof. Cryotherapy, which uses cooling for therapeutic treatment, is a technique increasingly used in veterinary medicine due to its accessibility and effectiveness in reducing inflammation and pain. The objective is to demonstrate the importance of cryotherapy as a treatment for hoof conditions, especially laminitis. All bibliographic research is based on a literature review, covering articles published in the last five years, ensuring a systematic approach. Cryotherapy is expected to show significant benefits in reducinginflammation and pain in horses with hoof conditions. Additionally, the technique should have a positive impact on the recovery of animals, promoting faster and more effective improvement compared to traditional methods. The research also aims to provide practical recommendations for the use of cryotherapy in horse management, based on its accessibility, effectiveness, and ease of application. Concluding that cryotherapy, due to its effect in reducing inflammation and pain, presents itself as a promising and viable technique for the treatment of hoof conditions in horses, such as laminitis. Therefore, this literature review suggests that the method has great potential to be incorporated into horse management programs, offering a low-cost and easy-toimplement alternative for producers and veterinarians.