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Review - Welfare of working equids in the European Union

This review synthesises the present situation of working equids in Europe, with a focus on main welfare issues, and makes recommendations to improve the welfare of these animals.Key factors to focus on during inspection are also provided.
Sossidou, Evangelia, Termatzidou, Sofia Afroditi, Marinou, Katerina, Cerasoli, Francesco, Collins, Joe   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Fatalities within seven days after equine standing sedation: A prospective, multicentre study

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Information regarding mortality associated with standing procedures in horses is sparse. Objectives To report data from >12,000 standing sedations. Study Design Confidential, observational, prospective, multicentre, cohort study.
Miguel Gozalo‐Marcilla, José I. Redondo, Polly M. Taylor, Luis Domenech, Javier Doménech, Gordon Mark Johnston, Regula Bettschart‐Wolfensberger   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vaginal host–microbe signatures linked to placental outcomes in mares

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ascending placentitis is a leading cause of late‐term pregnancy loss in mares. Although pathogens are presumed to ascend from the caudal reproductive tract, the association between the vaginal microbiome and placentitis has not been systematically examined.
Machteld van Heule, Babiche Heil, Jamie K. Norris, Kristene Gedye, Xiaoxiao Lin, Ward De Spiegelaere, Peter Daels, Pouya Dini   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Air pollution exposure during training impairs performance in Thoroughbred racehorses

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ambient air pollution contributes substantially to human morbidity and mortality, and athletes are recognised as a particularly vulnerable group. However, little is known about the impact of air pollution on equine athletes. Objectives To explore the relationship between air pollution exposure during the pre‐competition training ...
Danielle Scott, Kathryn Seabaugh, Linda Kim, Sheryl Magzamen, Colleen Duncan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protective effects of adiponectin receptor agonists against equine lamellar endoplasmic reticulum stress

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Lamellar endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress occurs in hyperinsulinemia‐associated and sepsis‐related laminitis. Adiponectin is associated with reduced laminitis risk and inhibits ER stress in other species. Objectives To induce ER stress in ex vivo equine lamellar cells using pharmacological agents.
Marine A. Barnabé, Jonathan Elliott, Nicola J. Menzies‐Gow, Simon R. Bailey, Nicholas J. Bamford, Yu‐Mei Chang, Matthew C. Gage   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cheek tooth extraction in geriatric versus non‐geriatric horses

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Age‐related dental changes are major contributors to dental disorders in older horses, and cheek tooth extractions are often required to maintain masticatory function and oral comfort. However, limited information is available on clinical and treatment characteristics in this older patient population.
Elias Mair, Omid Nekouei, Patricia Trummer‐Schug, Rhea Haralambus, Nora Mareike Biermann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroprevalence, Risk Factors, and Environmental Correlates of Babesia caballi, Toxoplasma gondii, and Coxiella burnetii in Equids from Southwestern Greece

Pathogens
Equids, primarily horses, are mostly used for recreational purposes, although in some rural areas they also serve as working animals, maintaining close and frequent contact with humans. Their risk of exposure to vector-borne and zoonotic pathogens can be
Antonia Touloudi, Alexios Giannakopoulos, Panagiota Tyrnenopoulou, Athanasios Siasios, Zoi Athanasakopoulou, Garyfallenia Tsinopoulou, Marina Sofia, Vassiliki Spyrou, George C. Fthenakis, Charalambos Billinis, Dimitrios C. Chatzopoulos   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cross‐protective effect of a multicomponent fusion protein vaccine during a natural episode of Streptococcus zooepidemicus respiratory disease in ponies

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus is a highly diverse opportunistic pathogen of horses, associated with respiratory disease and endometritis. Objectives To characterise S. zooepidemicus isolates recovered from young ponies during a natural episode of respiratory disease, and to determine if vaccination with Strangvac®, a ...
Romain Paillot, J. Richard Newton, Sonia Gonzalez Medina, Sara Frosth, Lars Frykberg, Margareta Flock, Bengt Guss, Jan‐Ingmar Flock, Andrew S. Waller   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laser neoureterocystostomy to treat ectopic ureters

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ureteral ectopia is an uncommon but clinically important congenital abnormality in horses. If left untreated, it can lead to persistent dermatitis, urinary tract infections, and failure to thrive. Surgical correction is necessary, but traditional approaches have produced mixed results with high morbidity.
Caitlin Smith, Eric J. Parente
wiley   +1 more source

Putting the cart before the horse: mixed-methods participatory investigation of working equid harnessing practices in three selected towns of the Oromia national regional state in Ethiopia

BMC Veterinary Research
Background Millions of working equids provide socio-economic support for many low-income communities worldwide. With the prevalence of harness-related wounds reported as higher than 60%, this study aims to describe the equipment used by working equids in
Mathilde S. Merridale-Punter, Belay Elias, Abel L. Wodajo, Charles M. El-Hage, Hanna Zewdu, Reta Tesfaye, Gizachew Hailegebreal, Teshale Sori, Anke K. Wiethoelter, Peta L. Hitchens   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source