Cardiotoxins in Horses
Equine Disease Quarterly
May 28, 2017
Learn about several substances that can cause heart muscle damage and death in horses.
Learn about several substances that can cause heart muscle damage and death in horses.
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The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine used donated funds to purchase the new equipment.
The researchers are nearly ready to start analyzing data, but the surveys will remain online for a few more weeks.
The degree of hypertension some study horses developed could possibly result in serious complications, scientists found.
Horses with significant cardiac arrhythmias or ones found during multiple sessions might be less likely to race.
Congenital cardiovascular malformations are rare in horses but can have serious implications.
Research topics include musculoskeletal and respiratory issues, parasites on stud farms, early pregnancy loss, and more.
Selective breeding could lead to horses more tailored for endurance and improve welfare and performance, scientists say.
Dr. Virginia Reef contributed to the advancement of equine cardiology and the diagnosis of a variety of disorders.
Researchers are trying to determine why healthy equine athletes suffer sudden death and if there’s a way to prevent it.
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Scientists found that two blood tests were able to distinguish between healthy horses and those with myocardial disease.
The commission hopes a smartphone-based ECG device could help reduce risk of sudden death of racehorses.
Veterinarians and riders should consider cardiac recovery times of more than 13 minutes as a warning sign of a problem.
While some heart murmurs can spell the end of a horse’s career, others have little to no impact on athletic pursuits.
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