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Clinical case reports2015; 3(12); 1000-1006; doi: 10.1002/ccr3.350

Equine eosinophilic keratitis in horses: 28 cases (2003-2013).

Abstract: This retrospective case series evaluates husbandry and environmental conditions in relation to eosinophilic keratitis in horses. While no associations were found between disease and husbandry practices or specific environmental factors such as humidity or temperature, an increased prevalence of presentation in summer months was identified in this population of horses.
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Publication Date: 2015-11-02 PubMed ID: 26734136PubMed Central: PMC4693706DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.350Google Scholar: Lookup
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The study looks at the connection between husbandry and environmental factors and eosinophilic keratitis in horses over a decade, and notes a higher number of cases during the summer, despite no specific link to other factors like weather conditions or horse care practices.

Study Objectives and Methodology

  • This research was a retrospective case series looking into the relationship between eosinophilic keratitis in horses and several factors encompassing husbandry and environmental conditions over a 10-year span, from 2003 to 2013.
  • Eosinophilic keratitis is an inflammatory condition of the horse’s cornea and conjunctiva involving eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. The exact cause remains unclear though it is believed to be an immune-mediated response, possibly to environmental allergens.
  • The researchers gathered data on 28 cases of this disease over the studied time period.

Findings and Conclusions

  • No identifiable patterns or associations were found between the incidence of the disease and specific husbandry practices, which includes ways in which the horses are taken care of such as feeding, grooming, housing etc.
  • Moreover, no direct correlations were found between the disease and particular environmental conditions, such as humidity or temperature, indicating that these factors may not play a significant role in the development of this condition in horses.
  • However, the study did identify an increased prevalence of eosinophilic keratitis presentation during the summer months. Although the research does not offer a firm explanation for this increased summer presentation, it does suggest that there might be underlying seasonal factors or allergens at play.
  • In conclusion, while the study found no direct links between husbandry practices or specific environmental factors and eosinophilic keratitis, the increased incidence of the disease in summer months suggests that further research is needed to understand the specific seasonal factors contributing to this trend.

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APA
Edwards S, Clode AB, Gilger BC. (2015). Equine eosinophilic keratitis in horses: 28 cases (2003-2013). Clin Case Rep, 3(12), 1000-1006. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.350

Publication

Clinical case reports
ISSN: 2050-0904
NlmUniqueID: 101620385
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 3
Issue: 12
Pages: 1000-1006

Researcher Affiliations

Edwards, Sydney
  • Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine University of California-Davis One Shields Avenue Davis California 95616.
Clode, Alison B
  • Department of Clinical Sciences North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1052 William Moore Drive Raleigh North Carolina 27607.
Gilger, Brian C
  • Department of Clinical Sciences North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1052 William Moore Drive Raleigh North Carolina 27607.

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