Equine Posture Analysis: Development of a simple tool to record equine thoracolumbar posture
Musculoskeletal assessment of horses includes assessment of conformation, symmetry and postural alignment of the equine spine [1,2,3]. In the quadruped mammal, the thoracolumbar (TL) spine is aligned horizontally, with a position of relative extension described as lordotic and in the horse,if this lordosis is increased, may contribute to osseous and/or soft tissue injuries [4]. Vertebral problems have been associated with changes in neck posture [5] as well as roundness of neck and back shape [6], and higher muscle activity (via surface electromyography) has been measured at the level of affected vertebrae [7]. (Source: Jo...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - December 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Gillian Tabor, Ami Elliott, Natacha Mann, Jane Williams Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Radiation Exposure to Personnel Obtaining Equine Appendicular Radiographs Using a Hand-Held Generator
Knowledge of radiation exposure in equine radiography is very limited. A study evaluating operator exposure confirmed the benefits of shielding, but exposure to personnel holding cassettes was not evaluated1. This is an analytic study with the objective to measure and compare radiation exposures to personnel using a hand-held generator with and without lead shielding. A cadaveric hindlimb was suspended to mimic standing position. Two dosimeters were placed at each of six locations from the generator and cassette to mimic locations of hands, trunk, and thyroid of personnel. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Katherine L. Ellis, Alison J. Morton, Jorge A. Hernandez, Matthew D. Winter Source Type: research

Plasma dexamethasone concentration in relation to glucose response in the horse
In this study, plasma samples from two dexamethasone exposure studies were analysed for glucose using an automated clinical chemistry analyzer. In study one, dexamethasone-21-isonicotinate was administered to six horses at the dose 30 μg/kg intramuscularly. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Carl Ekstrand, Ulrika Falken ö, Peter Kallings, Harold Tvedten, Inger Lilliehöök Source Type: research

Effect of xylazine and butorphanol on experimental hind limb lameness in horses
This study aimed to assess whether sedation with xylazine hydrochloride alone or associated with butorphanol tartrate ameliorate or even abolish induced hindlimb lameness. Intravenous injection of xylazine (0.3 mg/kg) alone (XG) or associated with butorphanol (0.01 mg/kg) (XBG) were given randomly to 16 adult horses. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ant ônio Alcemar Beck Júnior, Flávio Desessards De La Côrte, Karin Erica Brass, Stéfano Leite Dau, Biavaschi Silva Gabriele, Marina de Aguiar Camillo Source Type: research

Allantoic metabolites, progesterone and estradiol-17 β remain unchanged after infection in an experimental model of equine ascending placentitis
The objective of this study was to characterize the metabolomic profile of equine allantoic fluid in the pregnant mare with and without experimentally induced ascending placentitis, with the goal of identifying biomarkers of this disease. We compared the onset of metabolomic changes to common modalities for diagnosis of ascending placentitis, including measurement of the combined thickness of the uterus and placenta (CTUP), hormonal profiling, and measurement of serum acute phase proteins. Ten pregnant pony mares were randomly divided into two groups: five healthy control mares (CONT), and five mares induced to develop asc...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Theresa Beachler, Hanna Gracz, Nathan M. Long, Luke Borst, David Morgan, Amber Nebel, Natalie Andrews, Joanna Koipillai, Samantha Frable, Stasia Bembenek-Bailey, Katelyn Ellis, Karen Von Dollen, Sara Lyle, John Gadsby, Christopher Scott Bailey Source Type: research

Determination of DGAT1 K232A Polymorphism in Donkey Populations Reared in Thrace Region of Turkey by DNA Sequencing
In this study, the genetic variation of DGAT1 gene has been analyzed by CfrI (EaeI) restriction and DNA sequencing in 85 donkeys reared in Thrace region of Turkey. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Raziye I şık, Fulya Özdil Source Type: research

Equine and bovine oocyte maturation in a novel medium without CO2 gas phase
Routinely, immature equine oocytes are placed in complex or simple embryo holding media (HM) at room temperature overnight, followed by a CO2 phase incubation before ICSI and culture. The present study ’s objectives were to: 1) evaluate effects of a novel shipping/maturation medium without CO2 phase (EqMM) on oocyte developmental and metabolic competence using bovine cumulus oocyte complexes for initial validation and 2) evaluate developmental competence of immature equine oocytes matured in EqM M in a clinical program. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: L.F. Campos-Chillon, C.M. Owen, J.L. Altermatt Source Type: research

A wide range of endocrine and haematochemical changes in the reproductive process of early pregnant mares
The aim was to compare temporarily together the changes occurred along the early pregnant and nonpregnant mares on the ovarian, adrenocortical, thyroid and haematochemical profiles (total protein, glucose, albumin, complete blood count). Sixteen mares were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group of 10 mares submitted to artificial insemination, and the control group of six mares no submitted to insemination. The experimental group was analysed after the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) treatment (baseline = day 0), after the artificial insemination (T1), 24 h after (T2), 15 days after (T3) and 30 days af...
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E. Fazio, C. Cravana, P. Medica, M. Quartuccio, S. Tripodina, K. Satu é Source Type: research

The ageing phenomenon of horses with reference to human –horse relations
This paper presents an overview of the literature on ageing in the context of human – horse similarities and describes the role of animals models in the study of human geriatrics. For any given comparative ageing study, the choice of a specific animal species is based on the physiological and pathophysiological resemblance of the ageing process in animals and humans. In horses, t he physique of the body, the course of the ageing process and the spectrum of naturally occurring diseases are similar to those in humans. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 22, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Marcjanna Wi śniewska, Iwona Janczarek, Dariusz Piwczyński Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Plasma glycosaminoglycans, cortisol, iron and haemoglobin in term and nursing mares
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of the total content of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), cortisol, iron and haemoglobin (Hb) in term and nursing mares. Twenty-four healthy mares, aged 7 ± 1.5 years, were examined. Eighteen pregnant mares were considered the observational group and six nonpregnant mares were considered the control group, by random selection. Blood samples were taken at the 10 and 11 months of gestation, and at 15 and 30 postpartum days for the observational group, and in baseline condition for the control group. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 22, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E. Fazio, P. Medica, C. Cravana, A.M. Ferlazzo, A. Ferlazzo, K. Satu é Source Type: research

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Bayesian networks in equine genetic counseling
The objective of this study is to create a BN and test its utility in evaluating risk occurrence of type 1 polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM1) as an example. Current knowledge on the hereditary mode of transmission of PSSM1 and on the effects of breed, diet, exercise regimen and age on the disease was retrieved from the scientific literature. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 16, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Detilleux Source Type: research

Characterisation and allogeneic transplantation of equine bone marrow derived multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells collected from cadavers
Bone marrow derived multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSCs) from horse cadavers offer an alternative source for allogeneic transplantation. Our study aimed to characterise equine BM-MSCs harvested from cadavers, and to examine the potential use for allogeneic transplantation. Bone marrows were collected from three cadavers within 4 h after the death. Samples were transported and stored at 4 ºC for 20 h before isolation and culture. BM-MSCs were examined for stemness markers (immunofluorescence and RT-PCR), differentiation ability, and treatment potential. (Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science)
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - November 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Wasamon Korchunjit, Aree Laikul, Jane Taylor, Krisana Watchararat, Pattama Ritruechai, Aungkura Supokawej, Tuempong Wongtawan Source Type: research