A rare case of Geotrichum spp. dermatitis in a horse is presented. After unrelated, previous surgery and antibiotic treatment, a saddle horse showed well-circumscribed areas of non-pruritic alopecia. Suspecting allergic skin disease, the horse was treated with corticosteroids. The skin lesion spread, and a second veterinarian was consulted. At clin...
Several studies in human and equine medicine have produced controversial results regarding the role of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) as a therapeutic agent. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of joint lavage with different DMSO concentrations on biomarkers of synovial fluid inflammation and cartilage degradation in joints with lipopolysaccharide (L...
This dataset provides information pertaining to the spatiotemporal stresses experienced by Polo ponies in play and the cardiovascular responses to these demands by Polo players, during 16-goal Polo. Data were collected by player-worn GPS units and paired heart rate monitors, across a New Zealand Polo season. The dataset comprises observations from ...
Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Proteinase activated receptor 4 (PAR4) in the gastrointestinal tract is involved in the regulation of inflammation and pain pathways. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the distribution and expression of PAR4 in the jejunum of healthy horses and in the pathologic tracts from horses undergoing surgery for herniation of the small intestine ...
Published in The Veterinary Quarterly
Background: Recent evidence suggests that an altered intestinal microbiota, specifically a reduction of bacterial diversity or a shift in microbial composition, is associated with the development of hypersensitivity disorders in humans, but this is unknown for horses. Objectives: In this study we hypothesized that horses affected by either Culicoid...
Published in Animals : an Open Access Journal from MDPI
Simple Summary Antimicrobial resistance has been recognised as a global threat by the WHO. ESBL/AmpC genes, responsible for cephalosporin resistance, are particularly worrisome. Escherichia coli is a ubiquitous bacterium. Most strains are commensal, although some can cause disease in humans and animals. Due to its genome plasticity, it is a perfect...
Published in Animals : an Open Access Journal from MDPI
Simple Summary Sarcoids are skin tumors on horses where better treatment options are needed. Calcium electroporation is a novel anti-cancer treatment where calcium is injected into the tumor, followed by brief electric pulses (electroporation) that transiently open the cell membrane and allow uptake of calcium. This, in turn, induces cell death. In...
Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Background: There is limited information concerning the ultrasonographic appearance of suspensory ligament branches (SLB) in sports horses. Publications exist on clinical injuries that lead to loss of training days and retirement, but not on the appearance of SLBs in high level showjumping Warmbloods. Objectives: To demonstrate the prevalence of su...
Published in Animals : an Open Access Journal from MDPI
Simple Summary In our study, we examined different stress factors during euthanasia in horses. Therefore, we measured the heart rate variability (HRV), which is a method to determine stress in various species. The HRV was determined in 40 horses undergoing euthanasia due to various reasons, at different times and locations throughout the clinic, an...
Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Rostral laryngeal advancement, also known as laryngeal tie-forward, is used to treat horses for intermittent dorsal displacement of the soft palate and has a morbidity rate of about 6%. We hypothesized that a novel laryngeal clamp would prevent morbidity associated with the sutures tearing through the thyroid cartilage. Larynges ( n = 35 horses) we...
