Topic:Qualitative Research
Qualitative research in the context of horses involves the systematic collection and analysis of non-numerical data to understand equine behavior, welfare, and human-horse interactions. This approach often includes interviews, observations, and case studies to gather insights into the subjective experiences and perspectives of individuals involved with horses. Qualitative methods are employed to explore topics such as horse training techniques, the impact of equine-assisted therapies, and the cultural significance of horses in various societies. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that investigate the methodologies, findings, and implications of qualitative research in the field of equine studies.
Progesterone determination in equine plasma using different immunoassays. Several assay systems (3H radioimmunoassay (RIA) with and without extraction; microplate enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA); qualitative ELISA (tube test)] were used to measure plasma progesterone concentration in mare plasma. The direct RIA showed a close correlation (R = 0.94) with the extraction RIA. The direct RIA and the microplate ELISA were compared in two different studies. In the first study 1155 samples of postpartum mares were used for progesterone determination with both assays. The ELISA resulted in more elevated values both in oestrus and dioestrus (0.19+/-0.3 and 2.44+/-3.62 nmol...