Unlocking the Secrets of Sarcopenia in Senior Horses

Unlocking the Secrets of Sarcopenia in Senior Horses

In this episode of Conversations in Equine Science, Kate and Nancy explore a compelling research paper titled "Retirement Risk Factors, Exercise Management, and Muscle Mass in U.S. Senior Horses" by Elisa Herbst. Published in May 2023, this paper dives into the intricacies of managing the health and exercise of senior horses in the U.S., examining factors such as retirement risk, exercise routines, and muscle mass preservation.

The hosts discuss key insights from an extensive survey involving over 2,700 respondents, highlighting the distinctions between equine professionals and hobby horse owners. They delve into the challenges faced by senior horses, such as sarcopenia and exercise management, drawing parallels with aging in humans while emphasizing the importance of physical activity and proper nutrition for maintaining muscle mass and overall health.

The episode sheds light on the significance of continued care and management as horses age, underscoring the role of dynamic mobilization exercises and hoof health in prolonging the vitality and quality of life of senior equines. Listeners are encouraged to consult with equine veterinarians and professionals before implementing changes based on this research.

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Donkey Hide Legislation Update

Donkey Hide Legislation Update

This week Kate and Nancy revisit the Donkey Skin Trade (ejiao) crisis and the African Union Ban of February 2024. Research Reference/Link: Shan Su, Ewan A. Macdonald, Nico Arcilla, Maurice Beseng, Fel...

11 Huhti 202421min

Interview with ”MadBarn” Owner/Founder Scott Cieslar

Interview with ”MadBarn” Owner/Founder Scott Cieslar

This episode Nancy and Kate interview Scott Cieslar owner of MadBarn. Madbarn is a nutrition, and supplement company that also fuels equine research. Listen in and check out the website @ https://madb...

2 Huhti 202437min

Emotion and Pain Recognition in Horses using Artificial Intelligence Applications.

Emotion and Pain Recognition in Horses using Artificial Intelligence Applications.

This week Kate and Nancy discuss using smartphone apps to help in the recognition of emotions and pain in horses. Research Reference/Link Corujo, Luis A., Emily Kieson, Timo Schloesser, and Peter A. ...

26 Maalis 202424min

Horse health research and how it is helping humans.

Horse health research and how it is helping humans.

Nancy and Kate talk about Dr. Manfredi's equine metabolic research at Michigan State University. Reference/Link to article: Manfredi, J. (2023). Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, ...

18 Maalis 202427min

Bell Mares...a look back in history.

Bell Mares...a look back in history.

This week Nancy takes a look at the use of Bell Mares during the 1800s up to WWII. Research References: L. Proops et al (2012).Social relations in a mixed group of mules, ponies and donkeys reflect di...

9 Maalis 202413min

Equine Assisted Services

Equine Assisted Services

This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a listeners' recently published research. This research is a 2024 update to our past episodes on Equine Assisted Therapy. Research Reference: Seery, Rita, and Debo...

26 Helmi 202428min

The Impact of Weather on Equine Activity

The Impact of Weather on Equine Activity

This week Nancy and Kate discuss a listeners' email request via a recently published paper on the effects of weather on pastured horses. Research Reference and Link (not open access-snippets available...

12 Helmi 202431min

Using the Equine Brief Pain Inventory (EBPI) to assess osteoarthritis in horses.

Using the Equine Brief Pain Inventory (EBPI) to assess osteoarthritis in horses.

Kate and Nancy discuss using the EBPI to manage osteoarthritis in horses. References and Link: Howard DL, Lancaster B, de Grauw J. Development and Preliminary Validation of an Equine Brief Pain Inven...

3 Helmi 202432min

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