Your veterinarian might tell you that your horse has high levels of fibrinogen, but is this anything to worry about? And what does high fibrinogen mean in horses?
Fibrinogen is a blood plasma protein generated by the liver. All mammals have fibrinogen, and it is an essential part of a healthy, functioning body system.
So, as we have learned, fibrinogen is a blood clotting factor that plays an essential role in hemorrhage control in horses. High levels of fibrinogen normally indicate recent infection or high levels of inflammation.