Conversations in Equine Science

While Kate is on hiatus, Nancy discusses horse owners and their perspectives on equine body shape and weight management. This week's research paper reveals owners thoughts, as well as, equine professionals viewpoints on helping owners see the metabolic health dangers of equine obesity. Research reference: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.13360

Kate and Nancy respond to an email from a listener who submitted a research paper for their review/discussion, on the reliability of the pinch test in determining dehydration in horses. Research Reference: PRITCHARD, J. C., BURN, C. C., BARR, A. R. S., & WHAY, H. R. (2008). Validity of indicators of dehydration in working horses: A longitudinal study of changes in skin tent duration, mucous membrane dryness and drinking behaviour. Equine Veterinary Journal, 40(6), pp. 558–564. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516408X297462

Nancy and Kate continue their discussion on veterinary physiotherapy and equine back pain. This episode targets modalities of treatment. Research Reference and link: 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

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/