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Summary of current knowledge of the size and spatial distribution of the horse population within Great Britain [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Veterinary Research, 2012
Background Robust demographic information is important to understanding the risk of introduction and spread of exotic diseases as well as the development of effective disease control strategies, but is often based on datasets collected for other purposes.
Boden Lisa A   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Transmission and control of African Horse Sickness in The Netherlands: a model analysis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
African horse sickness (AHS) is an equine viral disease that is spread by Culicoides spp. Since the closely related disease bluetongue established itself in The Netherlands in 2006, AHS is considered a potential threat for the Dutch horse population.
Nodelijk Gonnie   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Horse - Expert: an aided expert system for diagnosing horse diseases [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In contrast to the rapid development of the horse husbandry in China, the ability of horse veterinarians to diagnose diseases has not been improved and only a few domain experts have considerable expertise.
Qin, H., Wang, H., Xiao, J., Gao, X.
core   +1 more source

Preliminary insight into horse owners’ perceptions of, and attitudes towards, exotic diseases in the United Kingdom

open access: yesBMC Veterinary Research, 2019
Background The potential for an exotic disease incursion is a significant concern for the United Kingdom (UK) equine industry. Horse owners’ perceptions of, and attitudes towards, exotic diseases can influence decisions to adopt disease preparedness ...
Kelsey L. Spence   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genome-wide copy number variation detection in a large cohort of diverse horse breeds by whole-genome sequencing

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023
Understanding how genetic variants alter phenotypes is an essential aspect of genetic research. Copy number variations (CNVs), a type of prevalent genetic variation in the genome, have been the subject of extensive study for decades.
Xiangwei Tang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inflammatory Airway Disease of Horses [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2007
Abstract The purpose of this consensus statement is to provide a review of current knowledge and opinions concerning inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and to help practitioners differentiate IAD from heaves (or recurrent airway obstruction; RAO) and other inflammatory respiratory diseases of horses.
Laurent L, Couëtil   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

An Investigation of the Ability of the Glutaraldehyde Test to Distinguish between Acute and Chronic Inflammatory Disease in Horses

open access: yesActa Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2005
The Glutaraldehyde test (GT), a rapid and inexpensive test, has been utilized empirically for many years in bovine practice for diagnosing inflammatory diseases.
Schumacher J, Wright JC, Brink P
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular screening of lfs and pssm-i diseases in arabian horse population in turkey [PDF]

open access: yesKafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 2017
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) and Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS) are inherited diseases in horse. PSSM-I, a point mutation in Glycogen Synthase-1 gen (GYS1) causes increased activation of the enzyme and abnormal polysaccharides formation.
BİLGEN N   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Granulomatous meningoencephalitis due to Halicephalobus gingivalis in a horse

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 2012
A 6-year-old, male, mixed-breed horse was presented for necropsy with history of blindness, ataxia, incoordination, peddling movements, nystagmus, depression, muscle spasms, abnormal appetite, mydriasis, abnormal behavior, and recumbency.
Fabiano J. F. de Sant’Ana   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Distribution of Superficial Body Temperature in Horses Ridden by Two Riders with Varied Body Weights

open access: yesAnimals, 2020
It was assumed that a horse with its rider body weight found in the upper limit may negatively impact the horse’s welfare. The objective of this paper was to analyze the differences in body temperature and selected heart rate parameters in horses ...
Izabela Wilk   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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