Researchers from the University of Montreal discuss identification of blood biomarkers for the diagnosis of asthma in horses. They conclude that haptoglobin, SCGB, and SP‐D may be diagnostic aids in horses with clinical signs of lower airway disease and neutrophilic pulmonary inflammation.
Gy C, Leclere M, Vargas A, Grimes C, Lavoie J-P. Investigation of blood biomarkers for the diagnosis of mild to moderate asthma in horses. J Vet Intern Med. 2019; 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15505
Intro Coughing is very common in horses and can occur all year round. Coughing is often a sign of respiratory disease but can be caused by several different conditions. In addition to coughing, there are certain signs to look out for that could indicate your horse has...
Effects of low-dust forage on dust exposure, airway cytology, and plasma omega-3 concentrations in Thoroughbred racehorse: A randomised clinical trial Background information Racehorses commonly develop evidence of mild equine asthma in response to dust...
Background information Some owners, trainers and riders believe tongue ties in racehorses, and other pieces of tack including certain bits, can influence the position of the tongue during exercise, and therefore optimise performance. Others believe they are a...
