Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in horses involves the systematic use of current, peer-reviewed research and clinical expertise to make informed decisions about equine healthcare. EBM aims to integrate the best available scientific data with practical knowledge to optimize treatment outcomes for horses. This approach includes the assessment and application of research findings to guide clinical practices, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. By utilizing evidence-based methodologies, veterinarians and equine health professionals can improve the accuracy of diagnoses and the effectiveness of treatments. This page compiles a collection of peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the principles, application, and impact of Evidence-Based Medicine in the field of equine health.
Taylor PM, Pascoe PJ, Mama KR.This chapter begins by providing an overview of current philosophies relevant to equine pain management. Objective and subjective techniques for assessing pain and the limitations of these are then described in depth. The conclusion emphasizes the need for an evidence based approach to managing pain in the horse and sets the stage for subsequent chapters in this edition.
Moreno C, Rice H.Diagnostic and treatment strategies for infectious equine tendon and ligament disorders are continually evolving where recent progress is focused on advanced imaging and evidence supporting endoscopic lavage and regional antimicrobial therapy.
Bernardino I, Borges DF, Casalta-Lopes J, Soares JI.BackgroundHippotherapy uses horse movement to promote physical and psychosocial rehabilitation and may benefit children with cerebral palsy (CP). Standardised instruments such as the Activity Scale for Kids-Performance (ASK), the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) are needed to quantify effects on motor function.ObjectivesTo systematically review the effects of hippotherapy on gross motor skills in children with CP. Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was included in the search strategy, no eligible ASD studies were identified.Met...