Brittany Davis joins Nancy as they discuss prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis in horses. Reference: Raquel Yvonne Arantes Baccarin, Sarah Raphaela Torquato Seidel, Yara Maria Michelacci, Paula Keiko Anadão Tokawa, Tiago Marcelo Oliveira, Osteoarthritis: a common disease that should be avoided in the athletic horse’s life, Animal Frontiers , Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2022, Pages 25–36. https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfac026...
Aug 26, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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
Aug 19, 2022•24 min
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.or...
Aug 12, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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...
Aug 05, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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....
Jul 29, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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/UE9ZNKFTVQYTYPQUTH...
Jul 22, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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 coun...
Jul 15, 2022•33 min
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.sciencedir...
Jul 08, 2022•25 min
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...
Jul 01, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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
Jun 24, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 25
