The Science Behind the Equine ‘Biological Passport’
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
October 30, 2017
Horses’ RNA could contain clues about even the sneakiest substance abuse cases, researchers have learned.
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Horses’ RNA could contain clues about even the sneakiest substance abuse cases, researchers have learned.
The equine research center aims to fulfill Thoroughbred breeder and entrepreneur Maxwell Gluck’s legacy of furthering research and distinguished service to the equine industry.
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The most common fracture sites in competition and leisure horses were the medial splint bone and the head.
This rare, but potentially catastrophic, complication occurs in less than 1% of colic surgery patients.
If diagnosed and treated promptly and properly, survival rates can be quite high for equine elapid snakebite patients.
Out of nearly 1,000 randomly chosen horses, 85% had at least one hoof disorder visible during a regular farrier visit.
However, more severe bleeding in the lungs was significantly associated with decreased racing performance.
Researchers can now detect more than 90% of the chromosomal abnormalities in horses, including sex reversal syndrome.
Mares discharged from the clinic following surgery have an excellent prognosis for survival and producing foals.
After four weeks of resistance band training, horses showed less unwanted vertebral movement along the back.
Researchers say horses can carry EIA’s causative virus for up to two years without a blood test returning positive.
Pharmacological osteoarthritis therapy focuses on preventing or reducing pain and improving joint function.
With winter approaching, schedule a dental check-up and nutritional status assessment, especially for older horses.
Researchers recently discovered the first reported mandibular (cheek tooth) hook in a medieval horse.
Haptoglobin in peritoneal fluid and SAA in serum and peritoneal fluid and were associated with nonsurvival.
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