Equine Veterinary Journal

Reducing anthelmintic treatment intensity can lead to higher ascarid and strongylid egg counts in foals on stud farms; however, no negative health consequences were observed within the timeframe of this study.

Assessment of the CAD using transcutaneous ultrasonography might be a useful technique in determining whether to perform nerve graft or laryngoplasty.

Although concurrent omeprazole reduced the severity of EGGD, caution should be exercised when co-prescribing phenylbutazone and omeprazole in horses, especially with a concurrent change in management.

The push-pull technique is an acceptable method for obtaining blood samples for venous blood gas analysis in foals and avoids repeated needle sticks.

This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of amikacin on equine chondrocytes, synoviocytes, and bone marrow and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC).

An arthroscopic portal immediately cranial to the lateral collateral ligament permitted consistent entry into the popliteal tunnel and both pouches of the caudal lateral femorotibial joint.

Seronegativity to antigens A and C should not be relied upon when determining if a horse is a chronic carrier of S. equi.

This study revealed that donkeys in the United Kingdom have a comparable uveitis disease prevalence to that reported for horses in the country.

This study suggests that arterial stiffness and wall thickness increase with age in horses.

This study did not find any positive effect of LEDs on experimental wound healing.

The APD burden five days post cardioversion could be a useful predictive value for atrial fibrillation recurrence within one year in horses.

Complication rates of EquiPENS™ neuromodulation are low, but there is a wide range of variation in relation to its efficacy.

Non-surgical management might be a valid treatment option for some cases of metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal joint dorsal chip fracture.

This multicenter retrospective study was designed to evaluate contrast radiography of the digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) in diagnosing intrathecal tendon pathology.

Caudal cervical vertebral morphological variation is not associated with clinical signs in Warmblood horses

This study investigated the clinical relevance of radiographically visible morphologic variations in the caudal cervical vertebrae of Warmbloods.

Research on restoration of arterial oxygen tension in horses recovering from general anesthesia

This 10‐year study looks at arthroscopic surgery in racing Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses with osteochondral fragmentation of the carpus.

This study tries to establish a route of cariogenic bacterial invasion and describe pathological changes of equine peripheral caries.

Spanish and US researchers evaluated dynamic testing for PPID in donkeys.

This research looked at two different doses of ketamine for field anesthesia in horses undergoing castration.

A study looked at pasture management options to avoid sycamore seedling intoxication in horses.

Research on the characteristics of lesions of the abaxial margin of the suspensory ligament branches (SLB) and description their surgical management and outcome.

Short‐term survival of foals undergoing surgical excision of umbilical remnants is favorable, but the procedure can be adversely affected by concurrent septic arthritis and/or physitis.

With no hair clipping and a five-minute site prep, the frequency of synovial sepsis in this population of horses treated by ambulatory veterinarians was low.

This study evaluated racing performance of yearling horses treated surgically for epiglottic entrapment compared to maternal half‐siblings.

Measuring SAA daily and fibrinogen at admission might help predict the development of post-operative complications in horses undergoing emergency exploratory celiotomy.

Intralesional application of medical grade honey improves healing of surgically treated lacerations in horses

This prospective cohort study compared salivary alpha‐amylase (sAA) activity and concentration in healthy horses to those with acute abdominal disease.

Enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin are detectable in the fetus and fetal fluids after administration to late‐term mares, but they did not result in detectable effects on foal cartilage.

This special laminitis research collection is important for every equine veterinary practitioner.

The mare’s microbiome might be a key factor in the establishment of her foal’s gut microbial ecosystem.

While flunixin meglumine and firocoxib have similar pain control in this study, the firocoxib-treated horses had reduced evidence of endotoxemia 48 hours post‐surgery.

There can be significant variation in URT disorder grade/appearance between multiple overground endoscopic examinations (OGE).

Incisional contamination alone is unlikely to cause surgical site infection in horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy.

S. equi is likely to survive for longer periods in wet, humid and cold conditions, and it can survive for longer than previously thought.

Leptospirosis is a potential cause of ERU in Belgium, and both intraocular media should be tested when possible.

Ocular disease in horses aged ≥15 years in southeast Queensland is common, but is under-recognized by owners.

The Equine Veterinary Journal has published a special issue to celebrate its 50th anniversary that includes special review articles in six priority areas.

Research shows that S. equi is likely to survive for longer periods in wet, humid and cold conditions and could survive for longer than previously thought.