Corneal ulcers are one of the most common eye conditions of the horse, with potentially serious complications such as loss of vision or the eye itself. They are extremely painful due to the large number of sensory nerve endings found in the cornea. Horses frequently show signs of ophthalmic pain...
Lactate is an end-product of both aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis and it can be used as an energy source for tissues. It is produced by all cells in the mammalian body that can metabolize glucose. Increased production of lactate can be seen with there is an increase in cellular metabolism...
Previous investigations have failed to show benefits of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for tendon healing in horses, contrary to reports in other species. We hypothesized that delivery of LLLT at manufacturer-recommended energy fluence through equine cadaver skin to equine tendon-derived fibroblasts in vitro would increase cell proliferation, metabolic activity...
The objective of this study was to elucidate the expression of signaling molecules associated with the Wnt signaling pathway in cartilage of prepubescent foals and determine their association with chondrocytes located at the osteochondral junction and cartilage canals. Our hypothesis was that increased expression of the components of the Wnt...
In June of 1994, the Oregon Agricultural Statistics Service (OASS) conducted a commodity survey that included an estimate of the number of equines (horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, miniatures, and zebras) in Oregon.
Fifteen adenoviruses from cattle, sheep, horses, and llamas were studied by virus neutralization to determine their degree of antigenic similarity. Prototype viruses included bovine adenoviruses species 1-8, ovine adenoviruses species 5 and 6, and equine adenovirus species 1. Unclassified viruses that were compared to the prototype viruses were isolated from...