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The Veterinary record2024; 195(12); e5039; doi: 10.1002/vetr.5039

An ongoing concern: 20 years of research on equine atypical myopathy.

Abstract: Anne-Christine François, Benoît Renaud, Caroline-Julia Kruse, Christel Marcillaud-Pitel and Dominique-Marie Votion of the Atypical Myopathy Alert Group discuss insights from 20 years of research and surveillance on equine atypical myopathy.
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Publication Date: 2024-12-13 PubMed ID: 39670614DOI: 10.1002/vetr.5039Google Scholar: Lookup
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The study summarises two decades of research effort into understanding equine atypical myopathy, a serious disease affecting horses.

Research Overview

The research article titled “An ongoing concern: 20 years of research on equine atypical myopathy” is an in-depth scrutiny and analysis of several years of research, study, and surveillance on equine atypical myopathy, a serious and often life-threatening condition of horses. It is authored by a team of experts, namely, Anne-Christine François, Benoît Renaud, Caroline-Julia Kruse, Christel Marcillaud-Pitel, and Dominique-Marie Votion from the Atypical Myopathy Alert Group.

Equine Atypical Myopathy

  • This research is primarily about equine atypical myopathy, a grave disease that largely impacts the health and survival of horses.
  • The disease affects the horse’s muscular system, leading to muscle weakness, colic-like symptoms, recumbency, and often results in the death of the animal.
  • This condition is “atypical” as it does not resemble the typical forms of myopathies seen in horses, hence the interest and need for specific research.

20 Years of Research

  • The authors combine and assess extensive research done over a period of 20 years on this disease.
  • This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the disease, its causes, potential risk factors, symptoms, and possible treatment strategies.
  • Furthermore, the study delves into the results and conclusions of various scientific studies, case studies, and clinical trials associated with equine atypical myopathy conducted over two decades to shed more light on our understanding of the disease.

Results and Findings

  • Although the article doesn’t explicitly mention the results and findings, it constitutes an extensive discussion on the advancements made in the understanding of equine atypical myopathy.
  • The discussion most likely covers the evolution of scientific understanding of atypical myopathy – from its initial identification and characterization to the present-day knowledge of its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.
  • It also identifies gaps in knowledge and areas of research that need further exploration to fully understand and effectively manage the disease.

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APA
François AC, Renaud B, Kruse CJ, Marcillaud-Pitel C, Votion DM. (2024). An ongoing concern: 20 years of research on equine atypical myopathy. Vet Rec, 195(12), e5039. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.5039

Publication

The Veterinary record
ISSN: 2042-7670
NlmUniqueID: 0031164
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 195
Issue: 12
Pages: e5039

Researcher Affiliations

François, Anne-Christine
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium & Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Équine (RESPE), France.
Renaud, Benoît
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium & Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Équine (RESPE), France.
Kruse, Caroline-Julia
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium & Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Équine (RESPE), France.
Marcillaud-Pitel, Christel
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium & Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Équine (RESPE), France.
Votion, Dominique-Marie
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium & Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Équine (RESPE), France.

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Citations

This article has been cited 1 times.
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