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Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

The equine hindlimb proximal suspensory ligament: an assessment of health and function by means of its damping harmonic oscillator properties, measured using an acoustic myography system. A new modality study
This study compared the in vivo acoustic signals generated by healthy and injured hindlimb proximal suspensory ligaments (PSL) in horses and determined if an acoustic myography (AMG) system was an acceptable tool to aid in diagnosis. Complete lameness evaluations were performed on 96 horses either with a history or suspicion of hind limb lameness. AMG signals were acquired with the aid of a CURO from the hindlimbs following a moving evaluation and prior to additional procedures. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jillian Costello Chavers, A. Kent Allen, Waqas Ahmed, Lene H øeg Fuglsang-Damgaard, Adrian P. Harrison Source Type: research

Consumer knowledge and horse preference for different colored oats
Oats (Avena sativa L.) are used for human and livestock consumption. Currently, the market prefers white hulled oats that have a high test weight, which historically were used for equine feed. Plant breeding programs in the Midwest U.S. produce both white and yellow hulled oats that meet industry standards; however, there appears to be a market preference for white hulled oats even though the hull is removed before processing for human consumption. The perception for this preference is that the horse industry demands white oats. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: D. Jo Heuschele, Devan Catalano, Krishona Martinson, Jochum Wiersma Source Type: research

Runs of homozygosity and population history of three horse breeds with small population size
Long consecutive homozygous genotype segments, runs of homozygosity (ROH), are a result of parents transmitting identical haplotypes, which can be used to estimate autozygosity. Based on 612K single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) we computed three ROH parameters (genome length covered by ROH SROH, number of ROH NROH, and autozygosity FROH) to investigate different scenarios in contemporary horse breeding: limited census (Bosnian Mountain Horse), conservation breeding (Posavje Horse), and selection within closed studbook (Haflinger). (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. Grilz-Seger, M. Mesari č, M. Cotman, M. Neuditschko, T. Druml, G. Brem Source Type: research

Changes In Blood Parameters In Healthy Horses And Horses With Upper And Lower Respiratory Tract Diseases Undergoing Treadmill Exercise Tests
Exercise tests are useful tools to evaluate the fitness level of horses in training or with a history of poor performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in blood parameters in three groups of horses undergoing treadmill exercise tests, either to detect the cause of exercise intolerance or to evaluate the level of fitness before a competition. Blood samples were taken from 30 horses before, at the end of, and two hours after a standardized treadmill exercise test, to detect differences in haematological parameters between healthy horses (10, Group N), horses with upper (10, Group U) and lower airway ...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sara Busechian, Maria Chiara Marchesi, Camillo Pieramati, Claudio Forte, Francesco Zappulla, Maria Beatrice Conti, Diego Buttarelli, Fabrizio Rueca Source Type: research

Seasonal variation in tracheal mucous and bronchoalveolar lavage cytology for adult clinically healthy stabled horses
The objective of the study was to evaluate if seasonal changes from May to November influenced the lower airway health cytological findings in clinically healthy stabled horses.Endoscopic examination, including tracheal aspiration (TA) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cytology was performed in November and May on 63 clinically healthy stabled Danish Warmblood geldings, aged 12.9 ( ± 4.6) years. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 11, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sanni Hansen, Marie Louise Honor é, Miia Riihimaki, John Pringle, Aviaja H. Ammentorp, Julie Fjeldborg Source Type: research

Abatement of Streptococcus equi in Soiled Equine Bedding and Compost
The survival of Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and zooepidemicus in soiled equine bedding (SEB) and compost was evaluated. Dacron bags containing SEB were inoculated with 1010 c.f.u. of each subspecies, and stored at 21 °C–23°C for 24 hours, then placed in compost windrows containing SEB and feed waste (Experiments 1 and 2). Streptococci were quantified immediately after inoculation in the bags, and during the 336 hours after placement in the windrow. Next, SEB, autoclaved and nonautoclaved, was inoculated wi th 1010 c.f.u. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alexandria Poulin, Mark Hutchinson, Matthew Dube, Martin Stokes, Scott Mitchell, Ashley Edwards, Kathleen Harvey, Ashlie Myer, Robert Causey Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Morphovolumetric analysis of the hoof in Standardbred horses
The objective of this study was to examine the morphogeometric properties of the equine hoof using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, provide a benchmark for volumetric internal and external anatomy of the hoof and to investigate the correlation between those measurements. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Babak Faramarzi, Athena Kepler, Fanglong Dong, Howard Dobson Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Comparison of NIRS and wet chemistry methods for the nutritional analysis of haylages for horses
Haylage (DM 51-85%) is one of the most common forages fed to equids in Europe. The aim of this study was to assess the repeatability and reliability of the nutrient concentrations in haylage determined by either near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) or traditional Wet chemistry methods (WCh) in a single commercial laboratory. To assess this within methods, one single representative sample from one bale of haylage was split into 10 separate samples for analysis by both methods. A further 25 separate haylage bales from across the UK were subsampled at source (blind) and some further divided at the laboratory. (Source: Journal of...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Harris Patrica A, Sarah Nelson, Harry B. Carslake, Caroline McG Argo, Robin. Wolf, F Bob Fabri, Karst M. Brolsma, Martijn J. van Oostrum, Andrea D. Ellis Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Abatement of Streptococcus equi in Soiled Equine Bedding and Compost.
The survival of Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and zooepidemicus in soiled equine bedding (SEB) and compost was evaluated. Dacron bags containing SEB were inoculated with 1010 c.f.u. of each subspecies, and stored at 21 – 23 0C for 24 h, then placed in compost windrows containing SEB and feed waste (Experiments 1 and 2). Streptococci were quantified immediately after inoculation in the bags, and during the 336 h following placement in the windrow. Next, SEB, autoclaved and non-autoclaved, was inoculated with 1010 c.f.u. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - September 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alexandria Poulin, Mark Hutchinson, Matt Dube, Martin Stokes, Scott Mitchell, Ashley Edwards, Kathleen Harvey, Ashlie Myer, Robert Causey Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Multiorgan Disease and Death Associated With Streptococcus equi spp. zooepidemicus in a 2-Month-Old Foal
A 2-month-old Andalusian colt in central Spain presented dyspnea, diarrhea, and depression. Despite the initial treatment for presumptive pneumonia caused by Rhodococcus equi, after 1 hour, the colt showed signs of shock and died. The necropsy revealed multiple abscesses in the lung, as well as enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes, and hemorrhagic peritonitis. Samples were taken from trachea, lung parenchyma, small intestine, and colon. All samples yielded a pure culture of Streptococcus equi spp. zooepidemicus, whereas R.  equi was excluded by using a specific qPCR performed on all samples. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - August 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Monica Dominguez-Gimbernat, Diego Florez-Cuadrado, Karen Steward, Andrew Waller, M. Concepcion Porrero, Ana I. Vela, Marta Perez-Sancho, Lucia de Juan, Fatima Cruz-Lopez Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Multi-organ disease and death associated with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus in a 2-month-old foal
A 2-month-old Andalusian colt in central Spain presented dyspnea, diarrhea and depression. Despite the initial treatment for presumptive pneumonia caused by Rhodococcus equi, after one hour the colt showed signs of shock and died. The necropsy revealed multiple abscesses in the lung, as well as enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes, and haemorrhagic peritonitis. Samples were taken from trachea, lung parenchyma, small intestine and colon. All samples yielded a pure culture of Streptococcus equi spp. zooepidemicus, while R. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - August 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Monica Dominguez-Gimbernat, Diego Florez-Cuadrado, Karen Steward, Andrew Waller, M. Concepcion Porrero, Ana I. Vela, Marta Perez-Sancho, Lucia de Juan, Fatima Cruz-Lopez Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Analysis of Equine ACTN3 Gene Polymorphisms in Yili Horses
In this study, the single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the equine ACTN3 gene in Yili horses (n = 38) were detected and sequenced. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - August 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jianwen Wang, Jun Meng, Xuguang Wang, Yaqi Zeng, Linling Li, Yali Xin, Xinkui Yao, Wujun Liu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Objective Detection and Quantification of Irregular Gait With a  Portable Inertial Sensor-Based System in Horses During an Endurance Race—a Preliminary Assessment
Detection of irregular gait (IG) during endurance competitions is based on a brief subjective veterinary examination. Horse elimination due to IG is common and may elicit competitors' complaints. We hypothesized that detection of IG by objectively assessing motion asymmetry can be performed during endurance competitions. The aim of this preliminary study was to start investigating the feasibility of detecting and quantifying IG with a portable inertial sensor-based system (PISBS) during endurance races. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - August 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Marco A.F. Lopes, Angela Eleuterio, Monica C. Mira Tags: Original Research Source Type: research