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Comparison Between Inertial Sensor and Video-Based Detection of Spatiotemporal Limb Movement Parameters During Equine Swimming [PDF]

open access: yesSensors
Equine swimming is increasingly used for injury prevention and rehabilitation, but objective analysis of movement during swimming remains limited compared to land-based locomotion.
Frederic Marin   +9 more
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Cross-Sectional Survey of Horse Owners to Assess Their Knowledge and Use of Biosecurity Practices for Equine Infectious Diseases in the United States

open access: yesAnimals, 2023
Horses are transported in the United States more than any other livestock species and co-mingle at various events; therefore, they are considered to be at an increased risk for infectious disease transmission.
Nathaniel White, Angela Pelzel-McCluskey
doaj   +3 more sources

Is the walk and trot efficiency a hereditary trait in primitive Konik Polski horses? [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ
Background Performance testing is a critical tool for achieving genetic progress, yet its long-term effectiveness in primitive breeds under conservation programs is poorly documented.
Marta Siemieniuch-Tartanus   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Colic in Horses

open access: yesEDIS, 2023
Colic is one of the most common equine health emergencies and is a leading cause of death in horses worldwide. While the vast majority of colic episodes are mild and resolve with medical treatment alone, some types of colic require surgical intervention ...
Sally DeNotta, Amanda House
doaj   +3 more sources

Equine Piroplasmosis: An Emerging Threat to Florida Horses

open access: yesEDIS, 2023
Every year in the United States, numerous horses are found to be positive for equine piroplasmosis (EP). Most cases occur in Florida and the Southern United States, and most transmission occurs through needle sharing and contaminated blood products.
Sally DeNotta, Amanda House
doaj   +3 more sources

Pigeon Fever in Florida Horses

open access: yesEDIS, 2023
This article provides an overview of Pigeon Fever in horses, an infectious condition caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. C. pseudotuberculosis is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that can survive for weeks to months (or possibly even years)
Sally DeNotta, Amanda House
doaj   +3 more sources

Understanding Equine Asthma and Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in the Horse

open access: yesEDIS, 2016
VM142, a 3-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this asthma-like condition in horses, how it is detected, and how it is treated. Includes references.
Amanda M. House
doaj   +5 more sources

Thoroughbred Racehorse Hoof Care at ECLIPSE STUD AND STABLE

open access: yesJournal of Applied Veterinary Science and Technology, 2022
Background: Horse hooves have a reasonably heavy function and role, so it is susceptible to abnormalities and diseases. Horse hooves care makes horses more comfortable and protects coffin bone and laminae.
Henny Endah Anggraeni   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nationwide serological surveillance of non-tsetse-transmitted horse trypanosomoses in Mongolia

open access: yesParasite Epidemiology and Control, 2020
In Mongolia, horses play important roles, not only in livestock production, but also in terms of culture, tradition, and Mongolian beliefs. Although the presence of non-tsetse-transmitted horse trypanosomoses, which are caused by infections with ...
Daiki Mizushima   +20 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Different Water Cooling Treatments on Changes in Rectal and Surface Body Temperature in Leisure Horses after Medium-Intensity Effort

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
Cooling a horse after intensive exercise under hot conditions is commonly recommended. The study aimed to analyze changes in the rectal and surface temperature of the horses subjected to various water cooling treatments.
Iwona Janczarek   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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