Horses with PPID and ID and just ID might have a higher egg reappearance period after ivermectin treatment. | Kristen JanickiGrazing horses are at risk of parasitic infection and resulting serious illness, so owners and veterinarians often rely on the dewormer ivermectin, among other anthelmintics, to treat and control internal parasites, including large and small strongyles. However, scientists know little about how equine endocrine disorders might impact ivermectins efficacy, leading a team at the University of Kentuckys Gluck Equine Research Center to investigate.Endocrine disorders such as insulin dysregulation (ID) and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly known as equine Cushings disease) are more common in horses ages 16 and older. Researchers have reported that about one-fifth of horses in this age group have been diagnosed with PPID. They have also suggested PPID might negatively impact immune function, potentially making middle-aged or senior horses with PPID more susceptible to parasite infection.This might explain why strongyle fecal egg counts were significantly higher in the senior horse population in one study, said Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC, ACVM, professor at the Gluck Center, in Lexington. Therefore, it is important to know if treatment responses might be different compared to what we see in senior horses without these conditions.Studying the Efficacy of Ivermectin in PPID HorsesNielsen and his team of researchers divided 20 horses into four groups: six with ID, three with PPID, seven with PPID and ID, and four healthy control horses. They measured each horses fecal egg count on the day they administered ivermectin, two weeks after deworming, and once weekly until eight weeks after ivermectin administration.The team found the average egg count reduction in all groups two weeks post-treatment was at least 99.7%. Worm eggs reappeared at six and seven weeks in the ID and PPID/ID horse groups, respectively, while eggs reappeared at eight weeks in the PPID horse group and the healthy control horses. The expected egg reappearance period (ERP) in horses treated with ivermectin is 8-10 weeks, meaning that two of the groups displayed shortened ERPsIvermectin efficacy was high in all groups, said Nielsen. Egg reappearance periods (ERPs) were also similar between groups, although horses diagnosed with ID and ID/PPID showed a tendency towards shorter ERPs than PPID horses and healthy controls. Due to the small number of horses in each group, veterinarians and horse owners need to interpret the results with caution, he added.Take-Home MessageNielsen said he and his team believe ivermectin might be an effective dewormer in horses with PPID; however, more research with a larger sample size is needed to confirm these findings. The main conclusion is that more studies are needed to evaluate if strongyle parasites harbored by ID horses might display a different response to ivermectin treatment, he added.The study, Ivermectin performance in horses diagnosed with equine endocrine disorders appeared in Veterinary Parasitology in June 2024.

Please see below, year-to-date figures of Foal Passports, which includes full pedigree and non-pedigree applications, and Other Services, which includes Changes of Ownership and Endorsements & Importations, processed through the Horse Source system. Data is up to date as of 12pm Friday, 29th November, 2024, and updated figures will be provided on a weekly basis.

For the past couple of decades, orthobiologics has been quietly transforming the landscape of veterinary medicine. From repairing soft tissue injuries to enhancing reproductive health, the impact of these therapies is profound. As veterinarians and researchers collaborate to push the boundaries of what is possible, the equine industry is not only improving horse health but also paving the way for future innovations.Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art LectureDr. Fortiers primary research interests are equine orthopedic surgery, tendinitis, and arthritis with expertise in regenerative medicine. | Photo courtesy Rachel PhilipsonAt this years American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention, Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, James Law Professor of Surgery at Cornell Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, will kick off nearly four days of educational sessions with her Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture, The Equine Community Leading the Way in Orthobiologics. During this cornerstone presentation, shell review the evolution of orthobiologics and how they can be leveraged to go beyond relieving pain to restoring biological function.Fortier received her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 1991. Then she completed an equine surgery internship at Illinois Equine Hospital. She completed her surgical residency and PhD at Cornell University. There she has been on clinical faculty for more than 30 years. She is also the AVMA chief publications officer and editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Journal of Veterinary Research. Fortiers primary clinical and translational research interests are equine orthopedic surgery, tendinitis, and arthritis with expertise in regenerative medicine including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IRAP). She has authored more than 200 scientific papers and book chapters on topics related to regenerative medicine, arthritis, and tendinitis.The Equine Community Leading the Way in OrthobiologicsIn her Milne Lecture, Fortier will walk audience members through orthobiologics emergence in equine practice nearly two decades ago and how it has progressed over that time. This is a transformation she has both witnessed and contributed to. Then, shell describe uses and considerations for therapies such as PRP, autologous conditioned serum/IRAP, autologous protein solution, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMC), and mesenchymal stem (stromal) cells. She will also include the published research behind them. Fortier will also delve into future directions for orthobiologics, including secretome products, off-the-shelf options, and FDA approvals.Orthobiologics are on track to be the new normal for musculoskeletal disease treatment, says Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, AAEP president-elect and 2024 convention program chair. This exciting area of science brings a lot of hope for joint disease and soft tissue injuries as well as other disease processes in the horse. What a great time to be an equine veterinarian!

Stall mat benefits include cleaning convenience, reduced bedding costs, and horse health andcomfort. | Alayne BlickleStall flooring might not be something we spend much of our horsey time pondering, but its crucial to our horses health. Like humans, the surface a horse spends hours standing on can affect his comfort, soundness, and quality of movement. Stall flooring also affects how efficiently and thoroughly you can clean the stallwhich, in turn, can affect horse health if ammonia accumulates in the airspace or dirt collects on surfaces on which they eat.Flooring TypesThere are two basic categories of stall flooring: pervious and impervious. Pervious, or porous, stall flooring can either be traditional packed clay, or it can include a specially designed geotextile membrane made of a solid plastic rubber-type grid which can hold stonedust within it. In the latter case, the membrane layers separate the horse and bedding from the base material below. Regardless of the type, you should place pervious materials on a base of well-graded crushed and packed stone.There are drawbacks to using pervious flooring: Packed clay is soft (compared to cement or asphalt), but it can easily become uneven with added moisture, especially if you dont apply deep bedding. Membrane layers can contribute to urine and moisture buildup in the base material below, resulting in odors. Groundwater contamination is another concern with this type of stall construction.Impervious stall flooring is designed to prevent urine and moisture from draining. The horse either has access to an outdoor area for defecating and urinating or bedding to absorb moisture and provide cushion. The thing about stall flooring is people usually obsess about the top layers, but thats only the icing on the cake, says Eileen Fabian, PhD, professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. You need to have the whole layer cake underneath for it to work correctly. The flooring in a stall is something like building an arena; theres the base layer and the layer or material on top. If the base isnt correct, nothing else is going to work right.Decide how you intend to use your stalls before designing the flooring. Will your horses be confined in box stalls for most of the day? If so, do you plan to bed the stalls deeply for comfort? Will the stalls have attached pens or paddocks horses can access at any time? Is the proposed flooring in a shelter or run-in shed in a turnout or pasture?If you are only using the stall for feeding or as a run-in shed, the flooring doesnt need to be as durable as when horses are stalled all day, says Fabian. Base your flooring choices on how much you plan to stall your horse.Rubber stall mats are the gold standard in the industry for overcoming hardness and facilitating cleaning, says Fabian. Over time, manufacturers have engineered stall mats to help reduce fatigue in horses legs and make stall cleaning easier. Cleaning a stall with smooth, flat stall mats simplifies the task of sorting manure and soiled bedding. You can complete the chore faster and have more clean bedding left behind. Stall mats also reduce the amount of bedding you use or allow you to bed only in a corner area potty spot. All these factors can be money-savers.Choose rubber mats that are at least three-fourths of an inch thickthinner mats tend to migrate and wear with traffic. You can place stall mats over cement or 4 to 5 inches of highly compacted road mix or another crushed rock product such as limestone. A properly installed rubber mat should be level and firm, while providing some give for cushion.Mats with ribs on the downside will help with some drainage and grip to keep in place, Fabian says. A textured surface (on top) keeps horses from slipping. Use enough bedding to keep urine from getting underneath.Rubber mats can be pricey, but they pay for themselves in stall cleaning convenience, reduced bedding costs, and horse health and comfort over time. You can find many varieties and styles on the market, including interlocking mats and custom wall-to-wall installations. Stall mattresseswaterproof pads of varying densities that add more cushion and insulate against cold floorsmight be options for stalled horses and those prone to hock or fetlock sores. Some stall mattresses extend wall to wall, while others are meant to be placed in the center of the stall where a horse is most likely to lie down.In some situations, you might place a drain in an impervious stall to collect liquids. A stall drain would be important for a vet or maternity stall that is frequently washed down, says Fabian. A drain should not be placed in the middle where the horse will lie. Instead, locate it toward a wall, and grade the stall accordingly. If you do install drains, place cleanout traps in them to catch and remove solid material, she says.Troubleshooting Flooring ProblemsNot all stall floors are perfectly even, safe, and maintenance-free. Here are four issues you might encounter and how to address them.1. Stall mats curling upThis is usually a base management issue. Crushed road base should be made up of variable-sized angular pieces, so it can pack tight. If possible, avoid sand, pea gravel, other round rock, or even straight run gravel, as it will be too loose to pack down. As mentioned, stall mats less than -inch thick are prone to moving around. Cutting and fitting mats tightly in place is key to keeping corners snug and secure. You can also use a bolt with a flush, rounded top to fasten mats to a concrete floor safely.2. Horses wearing holes in stallsIf your horse is wearing holes in his stall floor, first explore whether its a training or environmental enrichment issue or a flooring material issue, says Fabian. Is the horse bored? Does he need more turnout or pasture time? If hes not spending a significant amount of time indoors and is still wearing holes, you might consider different flooring types. Historically, hard pack clay was the standard stall floor material, but one of the challenges with clay or dirt is it gets wet from urine. Once wet, soil loses its bearing strength, and anything heavy sinks in, creating a trench or pothole, Fabian says. Keeping stalls dry by using absorbent bedding, cleaning frequently, and checking for roof or other water leaks will help prevent holes. An impervious surface, such as a concrete apron around the stall door, hightraffic areas, or even across the whole floor, can prevent holes, as well. Any properly constructed flooring with stall mats on top, however, should be resilient enough to withstand pawing and traffic.3. Uneven groundCorrect this situation by renovating the stall surface using one of the aforementioned materials. If you choose to install mats, first level the ground with a base of crushed road mix, then compact it before fitting the mats on top. Correctly installed, level stall mats are much better on your horses body than an uneven, damp stall surface.4. Air quality and ammonia issuesOdor issues usually occur when you dont remove urine and feces from the stall fast enough. Moisturewhich could be from urine, rain, or a leaking waterercombined with feces creates that ammonia smell. Urine contains the precursor (ammonium) to ammonia and when that mixes with feces, which has the enzymes for this conversion, the result is ammonia volatilization and odor. The solution? Use enough absorbent bedding to capture urine, and clean thoroughly daily. You can also purchase stall products that absorb ammonia.Take-Home MessageBuild your stall flooring from the base up. Choose one that is easy on legs, with enough give to minimize tendon and joint strain. Be sure you can effectively keep the stall dry to avoid odor issues. The ideal flooring is one thats smooth and even for stall-cleaning ease but still offers traction and comfort that encourages the horse to lie down.

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Voting is now open for the Animal Friends Pet Insurance charity awards, for which 50,000 will go to the winner and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is in the running to receive a share of the total 100,000 prize pot.As part of Animal Friends A Wildly Different Xmas Tail campaign, the insurance company is asking members of the public to vote for one of five Berkshire-based charities. Everyone who votes will also be entered into a prize draw to win a 100 e-voucher.RoR is British horse racings official charity dedicated to protecting the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. It helps ex-racehorses find new homes, providing retraining and welfare programmes to set them up for a successful second career after life on the track.The racehorse charitys yard is located in East Garston, Hungerford. Every year, more than 2,000 racehorses retire from racing in Great Britain, said a spokesperson for RoR. Like people changing jobs, these horses need to learn new skills, adapt to new environments, and sometimes find newhomes.The other four charities in the running are Blind Dog Rescue UK, Refuge4Pets, Forgotten Felines and Wolfies Legacy.The charity that finishes second will receive 20,000, while the remaining three will each be given 10,000.Extraordinary work for vulnerable petsAll five of these charities are doing extraordinary work to care for all the vulnerable pets in their care, said Richard Mills, chief executive at Animal Friends. These charities may only be small, but what they do has a big impact on the lives of the pets they help, not just at Christmas but all year round. Abandoned and relinquished cats, dogs, and horses around the country rely on the phenomenal work of volunteers and local charities to give them the care and love they need while they wait for their forever homes, he continued. We wanted to hear the voices of the public, so we can help these charities continue with their incredible work.How to voteVoting opened at 10am on Friday 29th November. It closes at midnight on Sunday 15th December at 11.59pm. It is free to vote.Vote online nowRelated contentExceptional ex-racehorses honoured at RoR AwardsNew mum rides to glory in SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse final at HOYSTop tips for introducing hacking to an ex-racehorseBest practice for using a horse walkerThe post RoR charity in running for 50k prize vote now! appeared first on Your Horse.