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Seroprevalence of Sarcocystis neurona and Neospora hughesi in healthy horses from the province of Alberta, Canada. [PDF]

J Vet Intern Med
Abstract Background Literature on the seroprevalence of antibodies to the causative agents of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) in Canada is limited. Hypothesis/Objectives To determine the prevalence of serum ...
Sjolin E, Zakia LS, Galezowski A, Whitehead AE.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Subarachnoid hemorrhage and axonal degeneration after C1-C2 cervical centesis in 2 horses. [PDF]

J Vet Intern Med, 2023
Abstract Ultrasound‐guided cervical centesis has gained popularity as a method for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from standing horses. There are anecdotal reports of neck stiffness, regional swelling, sensitivity to palpation, and fever after the procedure.
Luethy D, Colmer S, Jodzio D, Bender S, Porter E, Hemmen Z, Fultz L, Craft W, Walker R, Johnson A, Holbrook T.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Effect of Long-Term Freezing on Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Titers for the Diagnosis of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. [PDF]

J Vet Intern Med
ABSTRACT Background Long‐term freezing storage can alter the stability of proteins, thereby compromising accurate determination of indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) titers that support the diagnosis of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. Objective Assess the effect of long‐term storage at −80°C on IFAT against S. neurona and N.
Valderrama-Martinez C, Packham A, Smith W, Mendoza-Flores JE, Zheng S, Chigerwe M, Plancarte M, Aleman M.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Corrigendum. [PDF]

Vet Med Sci, 2021
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 1444-1447, July 2021.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Effect of refrigeration, room temperature, and processing time on serum immunofluorescent antibody titers for Sarcocystis neurona. [PDF]

J Vet Intern Med
Abstract Background Evaluating antibody titers for Sarcocystis neurona for the diagnosis of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis from serum samples is a common practice. However, ensuring timely and proper refrigeration is not always possible. Objectives To evaluate immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) titers for S.
Valderrama-Martinez C, Packham A, Zheng S, Smith W, Plancarte M, Aleman M.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Clinical and histopathological features in horses with neuroaxonal degeneration: 100 cases (2017-2021). [PDF]

J Vet Intern Med
Abstract Background Adult horses with proprioceptive ataxia and behavior changes that have histologic lesions consistent with neurodegenerative disease have been increasingly recognized. Hypothesis/Objectives Describe the history, clinical findings and histopathologic features of horses presented to a referral institution with neuroaxonal degeneration.
Brown KA, Bender SJ, Johnson AL.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Prevalence of endo- and ecto-parasites of equines in Iran: A systematic review. [PDF]

Vet Med Sci, 2021
In this study, we systematically reviewed existing literature on the prevalence of endo‐ and ecto‐parasites of equines in Iran. Abstract Equines are subject to infection with many parasites, which threaten their health. In the present study, we systematically reviewed existing literature on the prevalence of endo‐ and ectoparasites of equines in Iran ...
Khamesipour F, Taktaz-Hafshejani T, Tebit KE, Razavi SM, Hosseini SR.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Sidewinder gait in horses. [PDF]

J Vet Intern Med, 2020
Abstract Background Sidewinder gait in horses is poorly understood and characterized by walking with the trunk and pelvic limbs drifting to 1 side. Hypothesis/objectives To report causes, clinical and diagnostic features. Animals Horses examined at 2 institutions. Materials and Methods Retrospective study (2000‐2019).
Aleman M, Berryhill E, Woolard K, Easton-Jones CA, Kozikowski-Nicholas T, Dyson S, Kilcoyne I.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Poor performance in the horse: Diagnosing the non‐orthopaedic causes

Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 208-224, April 2023., 2023
Summary Poor performance and gait deficits in the equine athlete are most commonly caused by lameness of orthopaedic origin; however, there are numerous other potential sources that should be taken into consideration. This review describes the clinical signs and diagnostic tests for non‐orthopaedic causes of poor performance and gait deficits in the ...
Katherine L. Ellis, Erin K. Contino, Yvette S. Nout‐Lomas   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detección de anticuerpos de Neospora spp. en caballos, asociados a diferentes factores de riesgo en México

Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias, 2021
Neospora spp. es un parásito protozoario causante de abortos y enfermedad del Sistema Nervioso Central (SNC) en diversas especies domésticas y silvestres.
Kenia Jasher Padilla-Díaz, Leticia Medina-Esparza, Carlos Cruz-Vázquez, Irene Vitela-Mendoza, Juan F. Gómez-Leyva, Teódulo Quezada-Tristán   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source