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Genetic diversity, evolution and selection in the major histocompatibility complex DRB and DQB loci in the family Equidae

BMC Genomics, 2020
The mammalian Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is a genetic region containing highly polymorphic genes with immunological functions. MHC class I and class II genes encode antigen-presenting molecules expressed on the cell surface.
M. Klumplerova, Petra Šplíchalová, J. Oppelt, J. Futas, Aneta Kohutova, P. Musilová, S. Kubíčková, R. Vodička, L. Orlando, P. Horin   +9 more
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Equine trypanosomiasis, a systematic review and meta‐analyses: Prevalence, morbidity and mortality

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Equine trypanosomiasis is a neglected protozoal disease. Objectives To perform a systematic search of literature to explore: (1) In equines what is the global geographical distribution and prevalence of trypanosomiasis? In low and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is trypanosomiasis more prevalent than in higher‐income countries (HICs)
Alexandra G. Raftery, Lauren Gummery, Karelhia Garcia, Dinesh Mohite, Paul Capewell, David G. M. Sutton   +5 more
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Social Behaviour of African Equidae [PDF]

Zoologica Africana, 1972
Two basically different forms of social organisation have been discovered in the equids. Type one is represented by the plains zebra, Equus quagga, and by the mountain zebra, E. zebra, who live in non-territorial and coherent family groups and stallion groups. The young leave their original families in a set pattern. Type two comprises Grevy's zebra, E.
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Dermatite alérgica à picada de Culicoides em muar: relato de caso

Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
RESUMO A dermatite alérgica à picada de ectoparasitos é uma enfermidade alergoparasitária bastante comum entre animais domésticos, sendo relatada principalmente em pequenos ruminantes e em animais de companhia.
T.I.B. Silva, L.A.K. Melchior, L.C.F. Baptista Filho, A.C.C. Fernandes, L.G. Silva, K.F. Vasconcelos, R.G. Revorêdo, D.D. Silva, L.E.H. Melo   +8 more
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West Nile Virus Outbreak in Horses, Southern France, 2000: Results of a Serosurvey

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2002
During late summer and autumn 2000, a West Nile fever outbreak in southern France resulted in 76 equine clinical cases; 21 horses died. We report the results of a large serosurvey of all equines within a 10-km radius of laboratory-confirmed cases.
Benoit Durand, Véronique Chevalier, Régis Pouillot, Jacques Labie, Ingrid Marendat, Bernadette Murgue, Hervé Zeller, Stéphan Zientara   +7 more
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Citizen science reveals host‐switching in louse flies and keds (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) during a period of anthropogenic change

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
A study of louse flies in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and Ireland found 212 different interactions between Hippoboscidae and their hosts, of which 70 were previously unrecorded. No louse flies were found on aquatic species of birds. Host‐switching to gulls (Laridae) has occurred during a period in which these species have started relying on ...
Denise C. Wawman, Adrian L. Smith, Ben C. Sheldon   +2 more
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Revisión sistemática del género Anchitherium Meyer 1834 (Equidae; Perissodactyla) en España

Estudios Geologicos, 1998
En el presente trabajo se lleva a cabo la revisión sistemática del género Anchitherium Meyer 1834 en España, donde se distribuye cronológicamente desde la biozona MN 3 hasta la MN 9.
I. M. Sánchez, M. J. Salesa, J. Morales
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Equidae from the Baynunah Formation

, 2021
We report 87 specimens of hipparionine horse from the Baynunah Formation, United Arab Emirates. The dominate species is referred to “Hipparion” abudhabiense. “Hipparion” abudhabiense is represented by mandibles, mandibular and maxillary cheek teeth and a
R. Bernor, M. Beech, Faysal Bibi
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Serosurveillance of Leishmania infantum in Zoo‐Kept Animals in Spain

Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 1, Page 65-73, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Leishmaniosis is a sand fly‐borne zoonosis mainly caused by Leishmania infantum in Europe. Exposure to this protozoan has been widely reported in many domestic and wild species. However, epidemiological surveys evaluating the circulation of L. infantum in zoo‐kept animals remain limited. This large‐scale study aims to evaluate the
Jesús Barbero‐Moyano, Diana Marteles, David Cano‐Terriza, Sergio Villanueva‐Saz, Moisés Gonzálvez, Pablo Quilez, Adrián Beato‐Benítez, Javier Martínez, Alfredo Gargallo‐Martín, Pilar Soriano, María A. Risalde, Ignacio García‐Bocanegra   +11 more
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What Are the Perceived Barriers to Avoiding Negative and Promoting Positive Equine Mental States for United Kingdom (UK) Horse Owners?

International Journal of Equine Science
Understanding barriers that United Kingdom (UK) horse owners face in optimizing welfare-friendly management choices is key to providing a good life for horses.
Kerry Hogg, Katharine Fletcher, Ella Bartlett, Lisa Ashton, Lorna Cameron   +4 more
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