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Effects of watering/steaming of large square hay bales on particulate matter generation
This study examined the effects of a new system of steaming whole hay bales on the release of APM from hay. The hay bales were first watered from above and then placed in a specially constructed box and steamed with water vapour.In order to determine the effect of steaming the bales on the release of APM (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. Clau ßen, J. Schäfer, E.F. Hessel Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Equation for Predicting the Load-Pulling Capacity of Traction Equids
This study proposed a loading capacity equation for urban cart-pulling equids. The research was conducted in two stages: the first developed the equation, and the second applied it by analyzing the zoometric structure of animals already employed in this activity. The equation was formulated by applying Newton's laws of motion, starting from an ideal model that did not consider dissipative forces, and the variables, such as friction force, animal morphological indices and maximum supported load, were subsequently added. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tobyas Maia de Albuquerque Mariz, Pierre Barnab é Escodro, Emerson de Lima, Samuel Albuquerque, Carolyny Batista Lima, Jéssyka Emmanuelly Silva dos Santos, Andrezza Caroline Aragão da Silva Source Type: research

Estimation of the allele frequency of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy and Malignant Hyperthermia in Quarter Horses in Brazil
AbstractType 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1) and Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) are autosomal dominant genetic diseases caused by a point mutation in equine GYS1 and RYR1, respectively. Although the prevalence of PSSM1 and MH have been described in other countries as causes of myopathy in horses, there are no studies evaluating the allele frequency of those mutations in Brazil.The aim of the present study was to determine the allele frequency of the mutated alleles causing susceptibility for PSSM1 and MH mutations in Quarter Horses (QHs) in Brazil. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Diego Jos é Zanzarini Delfiol, José Paes de Oliveira-Filho, Peres Ramos Badial, Alexandre Battazza, João Pessoa Araujo, Alexandre Secorun Borges Source Type: research

Diagnosis of XX/XY Blood Cell Chimerism at a Low Percentage in Horses
Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are common in horses and cause economic loss in horse breeding. Thus, it is important to develop methods for unambiguous and fast identification of affected horses shortly after birth, as well as those that may propagate the condition to the next generation. Genetic causes of DSDs are multivarious and still little known, and thus development of diagnostic tests requires accumulating knowledge about individual cases and their etiologies. In particular, it is necessary to perform clinical, ultrasound, surgical, histological, cytogenetic, and genetic analyses with close attention in all ...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 4, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sara Albarella, Lisa De Lorenzi, Giuseppe Catone, Gian Enrico Magi, Linda Petrucci, Cecilia Vullo, Emanuele D'Anza, Pietro Parma, Terje Raudsepp, Francesca Ciotola, Vincenzo Peretti Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Diagnosis of XX/XY blood cell chimerism at low percentage in horse
Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are not uncommon in horses and cause economic loss in horse breeding. Thus it is important to develop methods for unambiguous and fast identification of affected horses shortly after birth, as well those who may propagate the condition to the next generation. Genetic causes of DSDs are multivarious and still little known, thus development of diagnostic tests requires accumulating knowledge about individual cases and their aetiologies. In particular it is necessary to perform clinical, ultrasound, surgical, histological, cytogenetic and genetic analyses with close attention in all the ...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 4, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Albarella, L. De Lorenzi, G. Catone, G. E. Magi, L. Petrucci, C. Vullo, E. D'Anza, P. Parma, T. Raudsepp, F. Ciotola, V. Peretti Source Type: research

Upper Midwest veterinarian perceptions and confidence levels regarding equine nutrition topics
The objectives of this project were to determine the confidence level of veterinarians in the Upper Midwest regarding equine nutrition topics and to identify the preferred types of resources for receiving this information. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Parker, S.L. Mastellar, R.C. Bott-Knutson, R.F. Daly, H.K. Carroll Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Status of Taylorella equigenitalis infection in Thoroughbred horses in the Republic of Korea and the molecular characterization of the Korean Taylorella equigenitalis isolates
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is a highly transmissible venereal disease of horses caused by the bacterium, Taylorella equigenitalis. Following the first identificatoin of T. equigenitalis in Korea in 2015, targeted surveillance of Thoroughbreds was conducted using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Initially, the prevalence of T. equigenitalis in the Thoroughbred population tested was 13.5% (71/526). All positive animals were placed under quarantine and treated according to previously described protocols (Jeoung et al., J Equine Vet Sci, 2016;47:42-6). (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - July 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hye-Young Jeoung, Soo-Kyoung Lee, Jee-Yong Park, Hyun-Jeong Kim, Sun-Joo Yang, Sang Kyu Lee, Jin A. Ko, Hyoung-Seok Yang, Changnam Park, Sung-Hee Kim, Hae-Eun Kang, Jun-Gu Choi Source Type: research

Sedative and respiratory effects of intramuscular detomidine and butorphanol in donkeys sedated for bronchoalveolar lavage
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of intramuscular (IM) detomidine and butorphanol on sedation, arterial blood gases and bowel motility in sixteen healthy Amiata donkeys undergoing BAL. Before sedation, baseline values for heart rate (HR), respiratory frequency (fr), rectal temperature, arterial blood gases and sedation score (range 0-9) were recorded as Tbase. Sedation was assessed with a composite sedation scale. After IM injection of detomidine 0.06 mg kg-1 and butorphanol 0.05 mg kg-1, HR, fr, temperature and sedation score were registered every 5 minutes. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Flavia Evangelista, Hamaseh Tayari, Massimiliano Degani, Irene Nocera, Angela Briganti Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of experimental jugular thrombophlebitis in horses treated with heparin
Jugular thrombophlebitis is a major vascular disease in horses and can lead even to death. Heparin is used to inhibit thrombus growth in humans. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate heparin administration in horses with induced thrombophlebitis. Ten animals were subjected to experimental thrombophlebitis and divided into control group (CG) and Heparin group (HG). HG received heparin (150 IU/kg) during 10 days. Coagulation tests, ultrasound and venography were performed prior and after to thrombophlebitis induction. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alexandre C. Borghesan, Roberta G. Barbosa, Nereide F. Cerqueira, Regina K. Takahira, Luiz C. Vulcano, Ana Liz G. Alves, Marcos J. Watanabe, Juliana M. Alonso, Hamilton A. Rollo, Carlos A. Hussni Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Analytical Validation of Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) Activity in Seminal Plasma of Horses
Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a major cause of male infertility. The sperm plasma membrane is vulnerable to oxidative stress being rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Equine spermatozoa appear relatively more resistant to membrane peroxidation than sperm of other domestic animals; however, cryopreservation increases susceptibility to lipid peroxidation [1]. The effects of oxidative stress are particularly important during sperm storage, and damage is further increased when sperm are separated from the seminal plasma, which contains much of the antioxidant capacity. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. Rossi, P.M. Wat, K. Lim, J. McNaughten, S. Sitters, A. Barnes Source Type: research

Equine Spermatozoa at Optimum Physiological State Are Selected by Chemotaxis Toward Progesterone
The success of assisted reproduction techniques depends in part on sperm quality, which influences not only fertilization but also embryo development and implantation. In our laboratory, we designed the Sperm Selection Assay (SSA) based on chemotaxis towards progesterone, which selects human sperm at optimum physiological state (capacitated, with low levels of DNA fragmentation and reactive oxygen species). The aim of this study was to define the experimental conditions to apply the SSA in unsexed and sexed equine sperm samples. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E.M. Dominguez, A. Moreno-Irusta, A. Flores Bragulat, H. Ram írez Castex, L. Losinno, L.C. Giojalas Source Type: research

Inducing Lipid Reorganization and the Acrosome Reaction in Stallion Spermatozoa
Conditions for successful in vitro capacitation of equine spermatozoa are not established. In other species, increased plasma membrane fluidity, externalization of phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and phosphatidylserine, and cholesterol efflux in response to bicarbonate (HCO3-) are considered to indicate capacitation and preparation of spermatozoa for the acrosome reaction. We investigated whether extracellular bicarbonate (bic), bovine serum albumin (BSA) and calcium (Ca2+) modulated membrane fluidity, PE exposure and acrosome integrity in equine spermatozoa. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: R. Hoogendijk, B.M. Gadella, T.A.E. Stout, H.H.W. Henning Source Type: research