Conversations in Equine Science

Weight Management in Horses.

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

Is the pinch test reliable as an indicator of dehydration in horses.

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

Part 2: Veterinary physiotherapy modalities in the treatment of equine back pain.

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

Veterinary physiotherapy for back pain in the horse.

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.

A look into Equine Uveitis.

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

Equine Rations

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/

Equine Nutrition Part 2

Kate and Nancy discuss the recent paper entitled "What Would Be Good for All Veterinarians to Know About Equine Nutrition". This paper is very in depth and it is highly recommended for all to read this up to date information about horse nutrition. Too much to cover in a podcast!
Reference:
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

Equine Nutrition and Behavior

Kate and Nancy discuss research to answer a listener's question on starch and equine behavior.
Research Reference:
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
Earlier October 16, 2020 episode on this topic of high starch diets:
https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/episodes/High-starch-diets-and-their-effect-on-behavior-el5ijg
Bulmer, Louise S et al., 2019. High-starch diets alter equine faecal microbiota and increase behavioural reactivity. Scientific reports, 9(1), pp.18621–11.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6901590/pdf/41598_2019_Article_54039.pdf

Benefits of Equine Therapy for Anxiety and Mental Health

Nancy and Kate answer a listener's question on the benefits of equine therapy.
Research information that also has links to supporting research within the article:
https://psychcentral.com/health/benefits-of-equine-therapy-for-anxiety

Webinar recap of the World Horse Welfare presentation on ”Can a stabled horse truly be a ”happy” horse.

Kate and Nancy discuss Dr. Andrew McLean's thoughts and research findings on the topic of stabling horses.
Watch the replay link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9b6KF4_Z3c&t=4457s