High prevalence of Chorioptes bovis: an important factor in chronic progressive lymphedema in Belgian draft horses
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DOI: 10.1007/s11259-025-10695-y
Abstract: A cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of chorioptic mange affecting the distal legs of horses in Belgium, focusing on the association between mange and chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) in Belgian draft horses.… read more here.
Keywords: cpl; draft; draft horses; chronic progressive ... See more keywords
Survey of ocular abnormalities in draft horses.
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DOI: 10.1111/vop.13009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of ocular disease in draft horses in the United States. ANIMALS Draft horses of various breeds and ages. PROCEDURE Nondilated ophthalmic examination was performed using slit lamp biomicroscopy and indirect… read more here.
Keywords: disease; mmhg; ocular disease; draft horses ... See more keywords
Correlation of hindgut microbiome and fermentation properties with a history of gas and/or impaction colic in Japanese draft horses
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DOI: 10.1294/jes.36.93
Abstract: ABSTRACT Colic, a major gastrointestinal disease in horses, has a high recurrence rate and can lead to surgery or fatal outcomes, highlighting the need for effective prevention measures. Disruption of the microbiome is a multifaceted… read more here.
Keywords: history; correlation hindgut; draft horses; history colic ... See more keywords