Conversations in Equine Science

This episode Nancy and Kate talk about the role of a Veterinary Physiotherapist in treating horses. Research Reference: Tabor, Gillian (2022). Veterinary physiotherapy for back pain in the horse. UK-Vet Equine (6):4, pp. 168-174. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/ukve.2022.6.4.168 Tune in for Part 2, next week when we discuss modalities of treatment.

This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a research study that reveals risk factors for Equine Uveitis and the proportion of cases that are recurrent. Research Reference: Malalana, F, Ireland, JL, Pinchbeck, GL, McGowan, CM (2022). Risk factors for a first episode of primary uveitis in the UK and proportion of cases that experience recurrence following this first episode. Equine Veterinary Journal; 00: pp. 1-6. Link to open access article: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/UE9ZNKFTVQYTYPQUTHFB?target=10.1111/evj.13576

Nancy and Kate discuss the final sections on the Equine Nutrition research paper listed below. How much horses eat and how to figure a ration calculation are some topics covered. Research References: Harris, P. and Shepherd, M. (2021). What Would Be Good for All Veterinarians to Know About Equine Nutrition. Veterinary Clinics of North America, Equine Practice. Volume 37 (1). pp 1-20. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749073920300663 Link to Brittany Davis and her nutrition counseling service at Davis Equine: https://www.davisequine.ca/