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Diestrous Ovulations in Pregnant Mares as a Response to Low Early Postovulatory Progestogen Concentration

Animals, 2020
Spontaneous prolongation of the luteal phase has been described in horses, but the underlying causes are still unclear. The present study investigated details of gonadotrophin and progestogen secretion in pregnant mares (n = 11) with or without ...
Carolina T. C. Okada, Martim Kaps, Javier Perez Quesada, Camille Gautier, Jörg Aurich, Christine Aurich   +5 more
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Species variations in tenocytes’ response to inflammation require careful selection of animal models for tendon research

Scientific Reports, 2021
For research on tendon injury, many different animal models are utilized; however, the extent to which these species simulate the clinical condition and disease pathophysiology has not yet been critically evaluated.
Gil Lola Oreff, Michele Fenu, Claus Vogl, Iris Ribitsch, Florien Jenner   +4 more
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Inter-Observer Agreement in Radiographic Diagnosis of Coxofemoral Joint Disease in a Closed Cohort of Four-Month-Old Rottweilers

Animals, 2022
Canine hip dysplasia is a complex and multifactorial disease. The early diagnosis of dysplastic dogs under one year of age helps veterinarians to plan proper preventive/therapeutic methods.
Britta Vidoni, Masoud Aghapour, Sibylle Kneissl, Aldo Vezzoni, Michaela Gumpenberger, Harald Hechinger, Alexander Tichy, Barbara Bockstahler   +7 more
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Metabolic changes induced by oral glucose tests in horses and their diagnostic use

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021
Background Little is known about the implications of hyperinsulinemia on energy metabolism, and such knowledge might help understand the pathophysiology of insulin dysregulation.
Julien Delarocque, Florian Frers, Karsten Feige, Korinna Huber, Klaus Jung, Tobias Warnken   +5 more
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An assessment of the aversive nature of an animal management procedure (clipping) using behavioral and physiological measures [PDF]

, 2013
Animal management often involves procedures that, while unlikely to cause physical pain, still cause aversive responses. The domestic horse ( Equus caballus ) regularly has excessive hair clipped off to facilitate its use as a riding/driving animal and ...
Yarnell, K, Billett, E, Carol Hall, Kelly Yarnell, Hall, C, Ellen Billett   +5 more
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Comparison of pulmonary deposition of nebulized 99mtechnetium‐diethylenetriamine‐pentaacetic acid through 3 inhalation devices in healthy dogs

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021
Background Inhalation treatment frequently is used in dogs and cats with chronic respiratory disease. Little is known however about the performance of delivery devices and the distribution of aerosolized drugs in the lower airways.
Alejandra Carranza Valencia, Reinhard Hirt, Doris Kampner, Andreas Hiebl, Alexander Tichy, Peter Rüthemann, Maximilian Pagitz   +6 more
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Metabolic profile distinguishes laminitis-susceptible and -resistant ponies before and after feeding a high sugar diet

BMC Veterinary Research, 2021
Background Insulin dysregulation (ID) is a key risk factor for equine endocrinopathic laminitis, but in many cases ID can only be assessed accurately using dynamic tests.
Julien Delarocque, Dania B. Reiche, Alexandra D. Meier, Tobias Warnken, Karsten Feige, Martin N. Sillence   +5 more
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The effect of stimulus height on visual discrimination in horses

, 2003
This study investigated the effect of stimulus height on the ability of horses to learn a simple visual discrimination task. Eight horses were trained to perform a two-choice, black/white discrimination with stimuli presented at one of two heights ...
Hall, CA, Cassaday, HJ, Hall, Carol A., Derrington, Andrew M., Cassaday, Helen J., Derrington, AM   +5 more
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Center of pressure and ground reaction forces in Labrador and Golden Retrievers with and without hip dysplasia at 4, 8, and 12 months of age

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common orthopedic disease. Owing to the importance of CHD in affected dogs, both clinically and for their use in breeding or work, increasing attention is being given to early diagnosis.
Yvonne Virag, Michaela Gumpenberger, Alexander Tichy, Christiane Lutonsky, Christian Peham, Barbara Bockstahler   +5 more
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Managing horses in groups to improve horse welfare and human safety [PDF]

, 2010
The aim of this thesis was to investigate whether specific anecdotal concerns related to keeping horses in groups are supported by science and, if so, provide scientifically based recommendations that could be implemented in practice.
Hartmann, Elke
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