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Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)2011; 193(1); 58-66; doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.10.020

Risk factors for equine laminitis: a systematic review with quality appraisal of published evidence.

Abstract: Epidemiological studies into the risk factors for naturally-occurring equine laminitis are limited. There are a small number of such studies, although the results are inconsistent and remain disputed. The reasons for the conflicting results remain unclear. The aim of this review was to critically evaluate previous research in order to identify publications which provide the best evidence of risk factors for naturally-occurring equine laminitis. A systematic review of English language publications was conducted using MEDLINE (1950-2010), CAB Direct (1910-2010) and IVIS (1997-2010). Additional publications were included by searching bibliographies. Search terms included laminitis, equine, risk factors and epidemiology. Publications which compared a case population to a control population and made inferences about parameters as risk factors for naturally-occurring equine laminitis were included. Information was extracted using predefined data fields, including 18 study quality indicators. In total, 17 publications were fully appraised. Six were considered to provide the most reliable information about risk factors for naturally-occurring laminitis. Information on signalment was well researched and there was good evidence for an association with chronic laminitis and increasing age. There remain inconsistent results for many other horse-level risk factors including gender, breed and bodyweight. Previous publications estimating risk factors for equine laminitis were of reasonable quality, although they were limited in the number and scope of the risk factors studied. High-quality, evidence-based studies are needed to identify further risk factors and to establish consensus over previously identified risk factors for different equine populations.
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Publication Date: 2011-11-21 PubMed ID: 22104504DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.10.020Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article reviews available literature to identify the best evidence of risk factors for naturally occurring equine laminitis. The review found that while some risk factors, such as age, are well-documented, others like breed, gender, and bodyweight show inconsistent results, indicating a need for high-quality, evidence-based studies to establish further risk factors.

Research Methodology

  • The researchers conducted a systematic review of English-language publications indexed in databases like MEDLINE, CAB Direct, and IVIS. The search spanned from years 1950 to 2010 for MEDLINE and CAB Direct, and from 1997 to 2010 for IVIS.
  • The search keywords used were laminitis, equine, risk factors, and epidemiology.
  • Also, the researchers looked into additional bibliographies to source more relevant publications.
  • The inclusion criteria stipulated that a study must compare a case population to a control population, and make inferences about parameters as risk factors for naturally-occurring equine laminitis.

Data Extraction and Analysis

  • The data from the selected publications were extracted using predefined data fields. Eighteen study quality indicators were considered in this process.
  • In total, 17 publications were appraised, out of which six were considered to provide the most reliable information about risk factors for naturally-occurring laminitis.

Research Findings

  • The researchers found associations between chronic laminitis and increasing age to be well-documented across the assessed studies.
  • However, the results were inconsistent for many other horse-level risk factors such as gender, breed, and bodyweight.

Research Implications and Conclusions

  • The quality and scope of risk factors explored in previous publications about equine laminitis are found to be reasonable yet limited.
  • The review highlighted the need for high-quality, evidence-based research to better identify and reach consensus on risk factors across different equine populations.

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Wylie CE, Collins SN, Verheyen KL, Newton JR. (2011). Risk factors for equine laminitis: a systematic review with quality appraisal of published evidence. Vet J, 193(1), 58-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.10.020

Publication

Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
ISSN: 1532-2971
NlmUniqueID: 9706281
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 193
Issue: 1
Pages: 58-66

Researcher Affiliations

Wylie, Claire E
  • Epidemiology Department, Centre for Preventive Medicine, Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. claire.wylie@aht.org.uk
Collins, Simon N
    Verheyen, Kristien L P
      Newton, J Richard

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Foot Diseases / epidemiology
        • Foot Diseases / pathology
        • Foot Diseases / physiopathology
        • Foot Diseases / veterinary
        • Hoof and Claw / pathology
        • Hoof and Claw / physiopathology
        • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
        • Horse Diseases / pathology
        • Horse Diseases / physiopathology
        • Horses
        • Research Design / standards
        • Risk Factors

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