Circulating Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Hormones and Insulin Concentrations in Horses and Ponies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103810
Abstract: Mechanisms resulting in breed predispositions to insulin dysregulation (ID) are poorly characterized. Cortisol antagonizes insulin, and free, biologically active cortisol can be increased in ID. Breed-related differences in serum free cortisol fraction (FCF) could contribute to… read more here.
Keywords: pituitary adrenal; horses ponies; hypothalamic pituitary; free cortisol ... See more keywords
Descriptive analysis of horses and ponies attending horse auctions in Victoria from July 2019 to March 2020
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DOI: 10.1111/avj.13210
Abstract: Introduction In recent years there has been public speculation about the breed, destination and number of horses being sold by public auction at livestock saleyards in Australia. Currently, there is little objective information available about… read more here.
Keywords: 2019 march; july 2019; horse; horses ponies ... See more keywords
COVID-19 impacts equine welfare: Policy implications for laminitis and obesity
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252340
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact human health and welfare on a global level. In March 2020, stringent national restrictions were enforced in the UK to protect public health and slow the spread of the… read more here.
Keywords: equine welfare; horses ponies; laminitis obesity; health ... See more keywords