Intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate and its effect on horses with trigeminal‐mediated headshaking

摘要

BackgroundTrigeminal‐mediated headshaking results from low‐threshold firing of the trigeminal nerve resulting in apparent facial pain. Magnesium may have neuroprotective effects on nerve firing that potentially dampen signs of neuropathic pain. This hypothesis has not been investigated in horses with trigeminal‐mediated headshaking.