Veterinary research in horses encompasses the study of diseases, health management, and medical treatments specific to equine species. This field investigates various aspects of horse health, including infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions. Researchers focus on understanding the pathophysiology of equine ailments, developing diagnostic tools, and evaluating therapeutic interventions. The study of horse health also involves examining preventive measures such as vaccination protocols and nutritional management to promote overall well-being. This page collects peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the diverse areas of veterinary science related to horses, providing insights into disease mechanisms, treatment strategies, and advancements in equine healthcare.
Two closed horse herds (Old Lot 4 and Field 24), infected since 1966 with Population B small strongyles resistant to thiabendazole (TBZ) and phenothiazine (PTZ), were terminated in February, March, and May, 2005. At necropsy, only the large endoparasites were identified and counted. The number of horses on pasture was 14 (239 days of age to 23 years old) for Old Lot 4 and two (3 to 20 years old) for Field 24. The time of the last antiparasitic treatment, relative to the year (2005) of necropsy, was 26 years for Old Lot 4 and 9 years for Field 24 horses. Gasterophilus intestinalis third instars...
The objective of the present study was to characterize the nutritional composition, fatty acid profile, and IgG concentration of the milk produced by Chilean Corralero horse (CCH) mares from breeding farms located in southern Chile. Forty-five milk samples were collected from three of the biggest breeding farms (coded as A, B and C) specialized in breeding and selection of CCH in Chile (15 mares sampled per farm). Farms differed in days in milk (DIM). A negative association between DIM and ash, milk protein, milk solids, saturated fatty acids (SFA), and gross energy (GE) was found, whereas DIM...
Ilbeigi K, Mabille D, Roy R, Bundschuh M, Van de Velde E, Hulpia F, Van Calenbergh S, Caljon G.Surra and Dourine are widespread diseases caused by two protozoan parasites Trypanosoma brucei evansi and Trypanosoma brucei equiperdum, respectively. A wide range of animals including camels, horses, cattle and buffaloes are susceptible to infection. These diseases pose a significant socio-economic burden, primarily due to the limited therapeutic options and the complications associated with toxicity and drug resistance, making disease management particularly challenging. This study evaluated the potential of 3'-deoxytubercidin, a previously identified antitrypanosomal nucleoside, as a therap...
Maharana BR, Ganguly A, Malik R, Kumar A, Khanna S, Kumar B, Potliya S, Singh H, Dash A, Sahu S.Equine piroplasmosis, caused by Theileria equi, has been widely studied globally, but genetic diversity research in India remains limited. Analysis of 306 horse blood samples revealed T. equi infection in 10.78% by microscopy and 21.24% by PCR. Universal primers targeting 18S rRNA of T. equi and Babesia caballi were used, followed by species-specific primers generating 435 bp amplicons. Sequenced PCR-positive samples revealed high homology (99.52-100% in India, 95.89-100% globally), with all Indian isolates classified as genotype A. The EMA-1 gene phylogenetic analysis confirmed the insights f...
Seeger MG, Correa DC, Barcelos RAD, Werle J, Masuda EK, Bordin AI, Cohen ND, Vogel FSF, Cargnelutti JF.Strangles is a common infectious disease caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi) that primarily affects the upper respiratory system. To date, 271 alleles of the M protein (seM) have been identified that may be related to antigenic differences of isolates. This study evaluated the virulence of S. equi isolates from different alleles of the M protein in an experimental mouse model. Thirty-six Swiss mice were allocated into 12 groups (G1-G12) and each infected group received a different isolate of S. equi recovered from horses with strangles: G1: seM-117; G2: seM-61; G3: seM-123; ...
Ibrahim MA, Noshy MM, Mohamed HRH, Abd El-Gawad MEH.This study combined classical cytogenetics and ISSR molecular markers to characterize genetic diversity in 24 Egyptian Arabian horses. Karyotyping revealed the standard equine chromosome number (2n = 64) with no numerical or structural abnormalities. Chromosome measurements were consistent with ISCN Equine standards: autosomal relative lengths (RL%) followed the expected size hierarchy, biarmed chromosomes displayed metacentric to submetacentric morphology (CI = 37-50%), and recalculated centromeric indices confirmed the presence of measurable p-arms on all acrocentric chromosomes. ISSR an...
Ma R, Wang C.Gut microbiota is vital to host health, involving many aspects including immunity, metabolism and digestion. Exercise is recognized as a significant factor influencing the gut microbiota. However, the effects of exercise on the gut microbiota in horses remain unclear. Here, this study aims to investigate the effects of exercise on the gut bacterial and fungal communities in the horses using 16S rDNA and ITS genes amplicon sequencing. Results indicated that exercise significantly increased the ACE, Chao1 and Shannon indices of the gut bacterial community, accompanied by significant alterations ...
