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Journal of equine science2019; 30(3); 69-73; doi: 10.1294/jes.30.69

Reference values of hematological and blood biochemical parameters for the Noma horse.

Abstract: The Noma horse is a Japanese breed from the Noma region of Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. To obtain reference hematological and biochemical values, we performed examinations in 39 clinically healthy, mature Noma horses managed at the Imabari public ranch. Hematological and biochemical results of Noma horses were close to the normal ranges of horses in the U.S.A. The erythrocyte parameters and hepatobiliary enzyme levels in Noma and Kiso horses were lower than those in Japanese racehorses. Noma horses showed higher erythrocyte parameters and triglyceride concentrations and a lower creatinine concentration compared with those in Kiso horses. These data represent the first report of reference values for Noma horses and may be useful to improve their management.
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Publication Date: 2019-10-02 PubMed ID: 31592225PubMed Central: PMC6773617DOI: 10.1294/jes.30.69Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper presents the first scientific report on the attempt to establish the base or reference values for blood and other biological markers for Noma horses which are a specific breed from Japan. The researchers performed various tests and analyses on 39 of these healthy, mature horses for their study.

Overview of the Study

  • The researchers conducted this study with the primary aim of establishing reference values for various hematological and blood biochemical parameters for the Noma horse.
  • The hematological and biochemical evaluation was performed on 39 mature and healthy Noma horses from the Imabari public ranch in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

Key Findings of the Study

  • The results highlighted that hematological and biochemical values of Noma horses were found to be similar to the normal range of horses from the United States.
  • Moreover, the stufy discovered that the blood cell parameters and hepatobiliary enzyme levels of Noma horses and Kiso horses (another Japanese breed) were lower when compared to Japanese racing horses.

Comparative Study

  • When compared directly to Kiso horses, Noma horses demonstrated higher blood cell count parameters and higher levels of triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood).
  • Conversely, Noma horses had a lower concentration of creatinine, a waste product that is generated from muscle metabolism, in their blood.

Significance of the Study

  • This study, a first of its kind, provides vital insights into Noma horses’ health indicators through specific blood and biochemical parameters.
  • These established reference values could help in the improved management and care of the Noma horse breed.

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Ono T, Yamada Y, Hata A, Shimokawa Miyama T, Shibano K, Iwata E, Ohzawa E, Kitagawa H. (2019). Reference values of hematological and blood biochemical parameters for the Noma horse. J Equine Sci, 30(3), 69-73. https://doi.org/10.1294/jes.30.69

Publication

Journal of equine science
ISSN: 1340-3516
NlmUniqueID: 9503751
Country: Japan
Language: English
Volume: 30
Issue: 3
Pages: 69-73

Researcher Affiliations

Ono, Tetsushi
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.
Yamada, Yutaka
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.
Hata, Akihisa
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.
Shimokawa Miyama, Takako
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.
Shibano, Kenichi
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.
Iwata, Eri
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.
Ohzawa, Emi
  • Noma Horse Preservation Society, Ehime 794-0082, Japan.
Kitagawa, Hitoshi
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan.

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