Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Chronic Progressive Lymphedema

The Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Chronic Progressive Lymphedema and Body Traits in the Rhenish German Draught Horse Animals (Basel). 2024 Apr 18;14(8):1214. doi: 10.3390/ani14081214. Authors Johanna Sievers 1 , Ottmar Distl 1 Affiliation 1 Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (Foundation), 30559 Hannover, Germany. PMID: 38672362 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081214 Abstract … Read more

Social buffering in horses

I think the way to look at these results is that horses do find comfort from a companion, whether a known one or a stranger, but in the case of being startled reactions are faster than the buffering effect of companionship. Seems to agree with my experiences but there are exceptions. I have known horses … Read more

Effect of floating on intake, nutrient digestibility, and intake of hay

Whenever looked at closely, the floating of horses’ teeth does not help the average horse eat and digest food. To many, this is a very controversial statement. We cover this perspective in some detail in the parent article to this topic. DrO Effect of odontoplasty on intake, nutrient digestibility, and intake time of tifton hay … Read more

Making Equine Bones Stronger

This paper is a clear explanation of factors that predispose to injuries in sport horses and how to prevent them. DrO Animals (Basel) 2023 Feb 22;13(5):789. A Review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stronger: Implications for Horses and Humans Brian D Nielsen 1 Abstract Much research has been conducted in … Read more

Diagnosing Tick Fever (Piroplasmosis)

Vet Parasitol. 2019 Sep 20;275:108928. Serological, molecular and hematological diagnosis in horses with clinical suspicion of equine piroplasmosis: Pooling strengths. Camino E1, Dorrego A2, Carvajal KA2, Buendia-Andres A2, de Juan L1, Dominguez L1, Cruz-Lopez F3. Author information: 1. VISAVET Health Surveillance Centre, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; Animal Health Department, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, … Read more

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Parasites in working donkeys: Large Strongyles and Dictyocaulus arnfieldi

This is a reminder that when you pasture donkeys and horses together the lungworm of equids, Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, is possible. DrO Helminth infections in Italian donkeys: Strongylus vulgaris more common than Dictyocaulus arnfieldi J Helminthol. 2021 Feb 4;95:e4. Authors F Buono 1 , F Veronesi 2 , L Pacifico 1 , C Roncoroni 3 , … Read more