Conversations in Equine Science

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

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.

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

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/

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

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

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

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

Nancy and Kate respond to an email sent in by a listener who has concerns about rein tension. The paper referenced is a research review on rein tension meters by Hilary Clayton et al (2021).
Reference:
Clayton H, MacKechnie-Guire R, Byström A, Le Jeune S, Egenvall A. (2021). Guidelines for the Measurement of Rein Tension in Equestrian Sport. Animals. Vol. 11(10):2875.
Open Access Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11102875

Thank you to everyone who took our listener survey!
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a webinar that explained the science of equine bridle fit and the resultant welfare and performance implications.
Video of webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/horsecharity?sub_confirmation=1
Links:
https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/general-advice/how-to-choose-and-fit-a-bridle?utm_source=engaging_networks&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=advice&utm_content=bridle_fit_main_button
Murray, R, et al. (2015). A bridle designed to avoid peak pressure locations under the headpiece and noseband is associated with more uniform pressure and increased carpal and tarsal flexion, compared with the horse’s usual bridle. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science;35 pp. 947-955. (abstract available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080615005535)