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Using mycobacterium cell wall fraction to decrease equine chorionic gonadotropin after abortion Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Carleigh E. Fedorka, Maria R. Schnobrich, Natacha D. Muderspach, Kirsten E. Scoggin, Madison T. Dedman, Kelly E. Weigle, Mary G. May, Heidi Twist, Cara R. Linse, Robert H. Douglas, Mats H. T. Troedsson
BackgroundEquine embryonic loss following the development of endometrial cups delays return to cyclicity due to the production of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG). Natural degradation of endometrial cups coincides with an influx of immune cells at 100–120 days of gestation, but therapeutic stimulation of reduced eCG production has been relatively unsuccessful. Recently, we observed an increase in
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Less is more: Anthelmintic stewardship in an era of ubiquitous anthelmintic resistance and environmental sustainability Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 David Rendle, Mark Bowen, Jane Hodgkinson
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Successful vitrification of equine embryos >300 microns without puncture or aspiration Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Sofia Kovacsy, Ann Ismer, Javier Funes, Maarten Hoogewijs, Sandra Wilsher
BackgroundEquine embryos >300 μm require puncture before vitrification. Protocols that do not require pre‐puncture would make vitrification easier and allow for its widespread use.ObjectivesTo design a successful vitrification protocol for embryos >300 μm without puncture as a pre‐treatment.Study designExperimental in vivo study.MethodsThirty‐eight embryos were divided into 3 groups (G1: ≤300 μm, n
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Endometrial expression of antimicrobial peptides as markers of subclinical endometritis in mares Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Rebecca Moroni, Diana Fanelli, Francesco Camillo, Alessandra Rota, Carlo Cantile, Paola Marmorini, Giulia Salamone, Michela Ori, Duccio Panzani
BackgroundEndometritis is a major cause of subfertility in mares. Multiparous old mares are more susceptible to developing endometritis given that ageing is associated with an altered immune response and with inadequate physiological uterine clearance after breeding, which can lead to degenerative changes in the endometrium. Molecules such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been proposed as endometritis
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Correction to Identifying possible thresholds for nonstructural carbohydrates in the insulin dysregulated horse Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27
Macon EL, Harris P, Bailey S, Caldwell Barker A, Adams A. Identifying possible thresholds for nonstructural carbohydrates in the insulin dysregulated horse. Equine Vet J. 2023;55(6):1069–77. Figure 3 and its legend were incorrect. These should have been as follows: In Section 3.3, the text was incorrect. This should have read: Section 3.3 NID and ID Horses IAUCi with Increasing Dose NID horses had
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Conductivity of mammary gland secretions is a sensitive and specific predictor of parturition in mares Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Humberto B. Magalhaes, Ilaria Colombo, Kianna M. Spencer, Giorgia Podico, Igor F. Canisso
BackgroundAccurate prediction of parturition is paramount to ensuring monitoring of delivery and preventing complications. Assessing the pH and electrolytes of the mammary gland secretions (MGS) helps detect impending parturition. As conductivity is related to electrolyte concentrations and pH, it could be a useful alternative for predicting impending parturition; however, this hypothesis warrants
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Effects of repeated embryo flushing without PGF2α administration on luteal function, percentage of unwanted pregnancy and subsequent fertility in mares Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Rebeca Martínez‐Boví, Laura Sala‐Ayala, Aurora Querol‐Paajanen, María Plaza‐Dávila, Juan Cuervo‐Arango
BackgroundPGF2α is commonly given at the end of embryo flushing (EF) to shorten the interval to the next oestrus and ovulation.ObjectivesTo determine the effect of repeated EF on plasma progesterone concentration, percentage of mares with endometritis, unwanted pregnancy and subsequent fertility in mares flushed without the use of PGF2α.Study designControlled experiments.MethodsNine mares were inseminated
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Morphological evidence of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate in the caudal and cranial vena cava in horses Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Lara Ibrahim, Eva Buschmann, Gunther van Loon, Pieter Cornillie
BackgroundThree‐dimensional electro‐anatomical mapping, previously performed in horses with atrial arrhythmias, has demonstrated the medial region of the caudal vena cava (CaVC), 1–8 cm caudal to the fossa ovalis, as an anatomical predilection site for atrial tachycardia associated with areas of slow conduction and conduction block. Slow conduction has also been recorded in the cranial vena cava (CrVC)
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Anastomotic techniques for small intestinal obstruction in horses. A scoping review Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Gessica Giusto, Anna Cerullo, Marco Gandini
BackgroundSmall bowel obstruction (SBO) is a significant cause of surgery in adult horses presenting with colic pain. SBOs often require resection and anastomosis. While various techniques for intestinal anastomoses have been developed, it remains uncertain if any fully meet our clinical needs.ObjectiveTo conduct a scoping review of publications on anastomosis techniques and outcomes for the treatment
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Success rates and factors influencing pregnancy outcome after 464 transvaginal ultrasound-guided twin reductions in the mare Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Jutta Sielhorst, Sophie Baade, Kim-Carolin Neudeck, Anna Tönissen, Karl Rohn, Fiona Hollinshead, Harald Sieme
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration (TUA) is used for post-fixation twin reduction in mares. However, there is limited information regarding factors that influence pregnancy outcome after TUA.
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Equine uveitis: Outcome and adverse effects after one or two intravitreal low-dose gentamicin injections Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 S. Morén, M. Kallberg, L. Strom
Uveitis is common in horses, potentially turning chronic (persistent or recurrent) resulting in impaired vision or blindness. All mainstay therapeutics aims at controlling inflammation, but long-term or lifelong treatment is often needed with possibly severe side effects. Therefore, intravitreal injections with low-dose gentamicin (IVGI) have been used in attempt to give a long-lasting result with
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Equine grass sickness is associated with major abnormalities in the ultrastructure of skeletal neuromuscular junctions Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Bruce C. McGorum, Tracey Davey, Miranda C. M. Dosi, John A. Keen, Linda R. Morrison, R. Scott Pirie, Darren J. Shaw, John B. Harris
Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a frequently fatal multisystem neuropathy of equids. The aetiology is unknown; proposed causes include toxicoinfection with Clostridium botulinum and a mycotoxicosis. The effect of EGS on the organisation and structural integrity of the skeletal neuromuscular junction (NMJ), the target of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), is unknown.
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Low-dose sugammadex reverses moderate rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block in horses Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Manuel Martin-Flores, Daniel M. Sakai, Joaquin Araos, Luis Campoy
Neuromuscular block (NMB) during general anaesthesia has an implicit risk of inadvertent residual NMB during recovery. Reversal of NMB is commonly encouraged to decrease this risk, and has historically been performed with neostigmine/atropine, two agents with important cardiac and gastrointestinal side effects. Sugammadex is a new selective relaxant binding agent that can reverse rocuronium-induced
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Ultrasound-guided fetal thorax compression to reduce post-fixation twins in the mare Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Leonie C. Arnold, Tom A. E. Stout, Anthony N. J. Claes
Management of twin pregnancy after conceptus vesicle fixation in the horse is challenging because the reduction techniques described are either invasive, difficult to perform or associated with disappointing success rates.
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Congenital heart defects in Arabian horses and the prospects of genetic testing: A review Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Caitlin Brown, Monika Stefaniuk-Szmukier, Annelies Decloedt, Niek Beijerink, Natasha A. Hamilton, Brandon D. Velie
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) can have profound and potentially life-threatening consequences on horses' health and performance capability. While CHDs are rare in the general horse population, the Arabian breed is disproportionately overrepresented and thus is widely suspected to be genetically predisposed. This review discusses the most common CHDs in Arabian horses, including ventricular septal
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Comparing the effects of intraocular pressure and tear production measurements in horses in two different environments: Horse stable and medical barn Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Harun Cinar, Latif Emrah Yanmaz, Nurefsan Buyukkaraca, Zehranur Kaya, Mirkan Kosuncu
To date, there are no studies on the impact of two distinct environments—one familiar to the horse and another unfamiliar—on intraocular pressure (IOP) and tear production.
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Skin grafting with the modified Meek technique in the standing horse using full thickness skin: Evaluation of acceptance, wound contraction and wound closure in chronic wounds Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Jacintha M. Wilmink, P. René van Weeren
The modified Meek technique is not commonly used in equine wound management, despite the consistent reliable and superior results compared with other grafting techniques. Major drawbacks are the need for specialised, expensive equipment and general anaesthesia.
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Prospective, longitudinal assessment of subchondral bone morphology and pathology using standing, cone-beam computed tomography in fetlock joints of 2-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses in their first year of training Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Sarah A. Ciamillo, Kathryn B. Wulster, Taryn M. Gassert, Dean W. Richardson, Kara A. Brown, Darko Stefanovski, Kyla F. Ortved
Catastrophic injuries of the fetlock joints occur in Thoroughbred racehorses and are preceded by stress-induced bone injury. Early detection of subchondral bone injury is essential to prevent irreversible damage or bone failure.
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Respiratory oscillometry testing in relation to exercise in healthy and asthmatic Thoroughbreds Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Chiara Maria Lo Feudo, Luca Stucchi, Davide Bizzotto, Raffaele Dellacà, Jean-Pierre Lavoie, Francesco Ferrucci
Racehorses may experience exercise-induced bronchodilation or bronchoconstriction, with potential differences between healthy and asthmatic individuals.
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Radiological findings in the proximal sesamoid bones of yearling and 2-year-old Thoroughbred sales horses: Prevalence, progression and associations with racing performance Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Frances J. Peat, Christopher E. Kawcak, C. Wayne McIlwraith, David P. Keenan, Jeffrey T. Berk, Daniel S. Mork
Radiological findings in the proximal sesamoid bones (sesamoids) are a persistent source of controversy at Thoroughbred sales, due to inconsistent classification and conflicting assignment of potential clinical importance.
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Prejudicial findings regarding suitability for intended purpose during pre-purchase examinations in a mixed horse population—A retrospective observational study in the United Kingdom Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Annabel V. Shelton, Jason Tupper, David M. Bolt
Pre-purchase examinations (PPEs) are performed for prospective purchasers of horses to identify prejudicial findings that could make animals unsuitable for an intended use. Although this examination process is often standardised, PPEs remain, in large parts, a subjective procedure. In the United Kingdom, PPEs generally consist of either a two stage (two stage vetting [2SV], i.e., general physical examination
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Equine ulcerative keratitis in the Netherlands (2012–2021): Bacterial and fungal isolates and antibiotic susceptibility Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Clara Y. Verdenius, Inge J. M. Slenter, Hanneke Hermans, Els M. Broens, Sylvia C. Djajadiningrat-Laanen
Ulcerative keratitis is a common ophthalmic disease in horses which can be complicated by microbial infection and requires immediate, accurate treatment to prevent loss of visual function or the eye.
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Does inbreeding contribute to pregnancy loss in Thoroughbred horses? Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Jessica M. Lawson, Charlotte A. Shilton, Victoria Lindsay-McGee, Androniki Psifidi, D. Claire Wathes, Terje Raudsepp, Amanda M. de Mestre
Excessive inbreeding increases the probability of uncovering homozygous recessive genotypes and has been associated with an increased risk of retained placenta and lower semen quality. No genomic analysis has investigated the association between inbreeding levels and pregnancy loss.
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Inflammatory markers for differentiation of endometritis in the mare Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Jennine Lection, Bettina Wagner, Michael Byron, Andrew Miller, Alicia Rollins, Tracey Chenier, Soon Hon Cheong, Mariana Diel de Amorim
Endometrial biopsy is required to diagnose mares with chronic endometritis and endometrial degenerative fibrosis. An increase in understanding of equine reproductive immunology could be utilised to create less-invasive, time-efficient diagnostic tools especially when evaluating mares for chronic endometritis.
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The equine umbilical cord in clinically healthy pregnancies Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Jessica M. Lawson, Kristien Verheyen, Ken C. Smith, Jill S. Bryan, Alastair K. Foote, Amanda M. de Mestre
Excessive umbilical cord length (UCL) is associated with equine pregnancy loss. However, a lack of UCL reference values makes it difficult to define excessive UCL. Further, factors associated with differences in UCL are poorly understood.
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Fractures in Thoroughbred racing and the potential for pre-race identification of horses at risk Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Ian Wright, Gaynor Minshall, Natalie Young, Christopher Riggs
Risk rates for and predisposing factors to fractures occurring in Thoroughbred racing that have been published in peer reviewed journals are documented. The potential for currently available techniques to identify horses at increased risk for fracture is discussed on the bases of principles, practicalities, advantages, disadvantages and current data. All are reviewed in light of justifiable decision
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Diagnostic accuracy of plain radiography to identify synovial penetration in horses with traumatic limb wounds Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Marie Michotte, Els Raes, Maarten Oosterlinck
The diagnostic value of plain radiography for diagnosing synovial penetration in limb wounds near synovial structures has not been determined.
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Substantial variability exists in the interpretation of survey radiographs among equine veterinarians Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Angie M. Esselman, Sherry A. Johnson, David D. Frisbie, Myra F. Barrett, Tianjian Zhou, Erin K. Contino
Radiographs are a common diagnostic tool utilised during pre-purchase examinations, yet differences surround their interpretation among equine veterinarians.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma products for treatment of equine joint disease Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Cong Peng, Luo Yang, Raphael Labens, Yu Gao, Yiping Zhu, Jing Li
Equine joint disease including septic arthritis (SA) and osteoarthritis (OA) is a critical cause of equine lameness. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is one of the most popular regenerative therapies to treat equine OA, even SA, but the evidence in support of the treatment is conflicting.
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Osteoarthritis of the coxofemoral joint in 24 horses: Evaluation of radiography, ultrasonography, intra-articular anaesthesia, treatment and outcome Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Fay J. Sauer, Maren Hellige, Andreas Beineke, Florian Geburek
Few case reports describe equine coxofemoral joint osteoarthritis (CFJOA).
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‘I want to be the sort of owner that he wants me to be’: Rationales for biosecurity implementation among British horse owners Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Kelsey L. Spence, Sarah M. Rosanowski, Josh Slater, Jacqueline M. Cardwell
Horse owners play a critical role in mitigating the risk of pathogen spread between horses. However, little is known about how they view biosecurity and whether they experience barriers to the uptake of preventive measures.
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Chiropractic effects on stride parameters and heart rate during exercise in sport horses Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Olivia Lorello, Emily Rule, Joanne Haughan, Kai Wang, Mutian Niu, Kara Brown, Cristobal Navas de Solis
Equine veterinarians performing chiropractic treatments are frequently asked to evaluate and treat sound horses to improve their performance and address pain associated with the axial skeleton. Studies describing the effects and mechanisms of chiropractic treatments in horses without overt lameness are scarce.
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Frequency and nature of health issues among horses housed in an active open barn compared to single boxes—A field study Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Linda Kjellberg, Kristina Dahlborn, Lars Roepstorff, Karin Morgan
Keeping horses in open barns has positive effects on social interaction and free movement, which may improve horse welfare. However, many horse owners fear that housing in open barns leads to more injuries.
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Sedation with dexmedetomidine-butorphanol or xylazine-butorphanol continuous intravenous infusions during unilateral ovariectomy in standing donkeys Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Tarisai B. Dzikiti, Jill K. Maney, Jemma Thorogood, Lorenzo Segabinazzi, Erik Peterson, Loveness N. Dzikiti, André Escobar
Intravenous infusions of alpha-2 adrenoceptor sedatives and opioids can potentially facilitate surgery in donkeys while standing. Literature on this subject matter is scant.
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BEVA primary care clinical guidelines: Equine parasite control Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 David Rendle, Kristopher Hughes, Mark Bowen, Katie Bull, Ian Cameron, Tamzin Furtado, Laura Peachey, Laura Sharpe, Jane Hodgkinson
There is a lack of consensus on how best to balance our need to minimise the risk of parasite-associated disease in the individual horse, with the need to limit the use of anthelmintics in the population to preserve their efficacy through delaying further development of resistance.
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Epidemiological investigation of insulin dysregulation in Shetland and Welsh ponies in Australia Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Brianna L. Clark, Elaine M. Norton, Nicholas J. Bamford, Imtiaz A. S. Randhawa, Kate L. Kemp, Molly E. McCue, François-René Bertin, Allison J. Stewart
Insulin dysregulation (ID) is central to equine metabolic syndrome. There are limited epidemiological studies investigating dynamic testing of ID in ponies.
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Comparing lying behaviour of young riding horses on days in an individual indoor box, on an outdoor paddock alone, or in pairs and in the following night Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Pia Helmerich, Iris Bachmann, Lorenz Gygax
Horses must lie down to go into vital rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep. If they are not lying down for sufficiently long periods they can become so sleep-deprived that they collapse uncontrollably, which results in a risk of injuries.
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Successful caudal vena cava and pulmonary vein isolation in healthy horses using 3D electro-anatomical mapping and a contact force-guided ablation system Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Eva Buschmann, Glenn Van Steenkiste, Mattias Duytschaever, Tim Boussy, Ingrid Vernemmen, Lara Ibrahim, Stijn Schauvliege, Annelies Decloedt, Gunther van Loon
Recently, treatment of equine atrial tachycardia by three-dimensional electro-anatomical mapping (3D EAM) and radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) has been described. Myocardial sleeves in the caudal vena cava and pulmonary veins are a potential trigger for initiation and perpetuation of atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation in the horse. Isolation of these myocardial sleeves by RFCA may be
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Associations between turn out practices and rates of musculoskeletal disease and injury in Thoroughbred foals and yearlings on stud farms in the United Kingdom Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Rebecca Mouncey, Juan C. Arango-Sabogal, Amanda de Mestre, Kristien K. L. Verheyen
Early-life locomotor activity during turn out may alter susceptibility to musculoskeletal disease and injury via modulation of behaviours and tissue development during growth.
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Lumbar vertebral bone density is decreased in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Aimee C. Colbath, Jessica S. Fortin, Caroline M. Burglass, Char Panek, Fernando B. Vergara-Hernandez, Tyler N. Johnson, Cara A. Robison, Alyssa A. Logan, Nathan A. Nelson, Brian D. Nielsen, Harold C. Schott
Pathological fractures have been reported in equids with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) but their prevalence and pathogenesis is unknown.
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Presence and size of synovial masses within the navicular bursa correlate well between magnetic resonance imaging and bursoscopy and have a guarded prognosis Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Maria Elisabetta Giorio, Robyn J. Graham, Dagmar Berner, Henry D. O'Neill, Bruce M. Bladon
Focal hyperintense lesions within the navicular bursa emanating from the dorsal border of the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) can be recognised on T1-weighted magnetic resonance images (MRI) and have been attributed to lameness in horses. Removal of these lesions, also referred to as synovial masses, by navicular bursoscopy is currently recommended.
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Osseous pathologic changes in the lumbar region of the equine vertebral column: A descriptive post-mortem study in three breeds Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Tijn J. P. Spoormakers, Stefanie Veraa, E. A. M. Graat, P. René van Weeren, Harold Brommer
Data on equine lumbar pathology hardly exist in breeds other than Thoroughbreds.
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Breed predispositions to congenital and juvenile cataracts in horses at two academic institutions Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Noah M. Plotsker, Rebecca R. Bellone, Eric C. Ledbetter, Nita L. Irby, Kathryn L. Good, Kelly E. Knickelbein
Determination of horse breeds predisposed to congenital and juvenile cataracts will enable investigations into potential genetic mechanisms for cataracts in horses.
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Dynamic nasopharyngeal collapse in horses: What we know so far Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Sharon Jeong, Stephanie L. Bond, Albert Sole-Guitart
Dynamic nasopharyngeal collapse (NPC) is an obstructive upper airway disease that affects mainly the inspiratory phase of respiration in horses undergoing strenuous exercise. It occurs when the neuromuscular activity of the nasopharynx is overwhelmed by the intense negative pressures generated during exercise. This leads to collapse of at least one of the four components of the nasopharynx which is
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Resolution of two cases of ovarian abscesses in mares subjected to ovum pick up Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Pablo Fernández-Hernández, Marta Valero-González, Beatriz Fuentes-Romero, Manuel Iglesias-García, Luis Javier Ezquerra-Calvo, Maria Martín-Cuervo, Beatriz Macías-García
Currently, for in vitro embryo production in live mares, immature oocytes are retrieved by transvaginal follicular aspiration or ovum pick up (OPU). Occasionally, ovarian abscesses have been described after OPU, but no current consensus exists on how to treat this condition.
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Survival rates and factors associated with survival and laminitis of horses with acute diarrhoea admitted to referral institutions Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Diego E. Gomez, Bettina Dunkel, David L. Renaud, Luis G. Arroyo, Angelika Schoster, Jamie J. Kopper, David Byrne, , Ramiro E. Toribio
Clinicopathological findings and their association with the outcome and development of laminitis in horses with acute diarrhoea has not been investigated in a multicentre study across different geographic regions.
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Post-mortem ultrasonographic and computed tomographic features of the anatomical variations and acquired pathological bony changes of the lumbosacroiliac region in a mixed population of horses Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Nicola Scilimati, Francesca Beccati, Marco Pepe, Giovanni Angeli, Cecilia Dall'Aglio, Antonio Di Meo
Transrectal ultrasonography is the best technique for evaluating the ventral aspect of the lumbosacral and sacroiliac regions yet this diagnostic technique does not always lead to a final diagnosis of back pain in horses.
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Clinical insights: Who says there is no progress with solving tendon disease? Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Roger K. W. Smith
1 INTRODUCTION Overstrain injury of the tendons and ligaments of the distal limb of the horse is one of the most common orthopaedic injuries in the horse. However, in spite of many years of trial-and-error therapeutic approaches to these injuries, there has not been a conclusive ‘one shoe fits all’ treatment that has stood the test of time. However, we must remember that the disease and the factors
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Influence of feeding and other factors on adrenocorticotropin concentration and thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test in horses and ponies Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Karolina Drozdzewska, Judith Winter, Ann Kristin Barton, Roswitha Merle, Heidrun Gehlen
The basal (bACTH) and post-thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation concentration of adrenocorticotropin (pACTH) are recommended for diagnosis of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Many factors influence bACTH (e.g., disease, age, month) and some affect the results only in autumn (e.g., breed, colour, sex). There are discrepancies about the impact of feeding on b/pACTH.
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Diagnostic approaches, aetiological agents and their associations with short-term survival and laminitis in horses with acute diarrhoea admitted to referral institutions Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Diego E. Gomez, Luis G. Arroyo, Angelika Schoster, David L. Renaud, Jamie J. Kopper, Bettina Dunkel, David Byrne, , Ramiro E. Toribio
An international description of the diagnostic approaches used in different institutions to diagnose acute equine diarrhoea and the pathogens detected is lacking.
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Obesity and obesity-associated metabolic disease conditions in Connemara ponies in Ireland Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ahmed Saleh Al-Ansari, Emma Golding, Nicola Walshe, Carmel T. Mooney, Vivienne Duggan
Equine obesity combined with insulin dysregulation (ID) is a major risk factor associated with laminitis. Some pony breeds appear to be at increased risk. However, little is known regarding the prevalence of obesity or hyperinsulinaemia as evidence of ID in Irish ponies.
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Review of intra-articular local anaesthetic administration in horses: Clinical indications, cytotoxicity, and outcomes Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Aaron Webster, Lynn Pezzanite, Dean Hendrickson, Gregg Griffenhagen
Equine practitioners frequently inject local anaesthetics (LA) intra-articularly in both diagnosis of lameness and for pain management intra- or post-operatively with synovial endoscopy. Recent reviews of the human and veterinary literature support the concept that chondrotoxicity of LA on joint tissues depends on the type of drug, dose administered, and duration of exposure. The purpose of this review
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Incidence and risk factors for complications associated with equine general anaesthesia for elective magnetic resonance imaging Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Jessica M. Morgan, Helen Aceto, Timothy Manzi, Elizabeth J. Davidson
Complications are a practical consideration for elective magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies performed under general anaesthesia but relatively little is known about their distribution and risk factors.
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Risk factors associated with development of colitis in horses post-exploratory laparotomy Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Stephanie A. Givan, Krista E. Estell, Javier Martinez-Lopez, James A. Brown, David M. Wong, Stephen R. Werre
Diagnosis of colitis has been shown to impact morbidity and mortality in hospitalised horses. There are no studies to date that describe the incidence of infectious colitis after exploratory laparotomy.
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Comparison of cone-beam and fan-beam computed tomography and low-field magnetic resonance imaging for detection of palmar/plantar osteochondral disease in Thoroughbred horses Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Szu-Ting Lin, Nicholas M. Bolas, Vanessa G. Peter, Rachel Pokora, Hayley Patrick, Alastair K. Foote, David R. Sargan, Rachel C. Murray
Palmar/plantar osteochondral disease (POD) of the metacarpal/tarsal condyles is a common pathological finding in racehorses.
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Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Abdullah Shehab, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
Over 200 health journals call on the United Nations, political leaders and health professionals to recognise that climate change and biodiversity loss are one indivisible crisis and must be tackled together to preserve health and avoid catastrophe. This overall environmental crisis is now so severe as to be a global health emergency. The world is currently responding to the climate crisis and the nature
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Comparison of ultrasonographic and computed tomographic imaging of equine thoracolumbar articular process joints Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Rhiannon E. Morgan, Andrew Fiske-Jackson, Yu-Mei Chang
Osteoarthritis of the equine thoracolumbar articular process joints (APJs) has been linked to back pain. Changes are commonly diagnosed through nuclear scintigraphy, radiography and ultrasonography (US).
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A pyramid needs a foundation: Exploding some myths about what EVJ's editors are looking for from authors? Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Celia M Marr
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The perils of publishing-Avoiding pit falls as an early career researcher. Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 B Dunkel,D Archer
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Comparison of 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography and computed tomography for imaging of the fetlock in 25 nonracehorses Equine Vet. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Charlene Pige, Mathieu Spriet, Marcos Perez-Nogues, Scott Katzman, Sarah Le Jeune, Larry Galuppo
18F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF) positron emission tomography (PET) has been validated as a useful imaging technique in the racehorse fetlock. The use of 18F-NaF PET in the nonracehorse fetlock has not been reported.