Perceptions of Obesity and Management Practices in a UK Population of Leisure-Horse Owners and Managers

Morrison, Philippa K.; Harris, Patricia A.; Maltin, C A; Grove‐White, Dai; Barfoot, Clare; Argo, Caroline McG.

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2017.01.006

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“…In a study which measured the prevalence of obesity for domestic horses (n = 96) with access to pasture for at least six hours per day in North Somerset, obesity levels were BCS 7 or higher and rose significantly from 27.08% at the end of winter to 35.41% during summer (P<0.001) in line with grass availability. Recent research shows that only a minority of owners are able to correctly identify horse weight, and accurately assess body condition score .…”

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Contracting for care – the construction of the farrier role in supporting horse owners to prevent laminitis

Lynden

Ogden

Hollands

2018

Equine Veterinary Journal

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Contracting for care – the construction of the farrier role in supporting horse owners to prevent laminitis

Lynden

Ogden

Hollands

2018

Equine Veterinary Journal

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“…In a recent owner questionnaire, the ability of leisure horse owners and professionals to recognise obesity was tested (Morrison et al . ). The respondents (n = 539) were presented with photographs of 12 horses and were asked to select the obese animals.…”

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An investigation into the occurrence of, and risk factors for, concurrent suspensory ligament injuries in horses with hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy

Gruyaert

Pollard

Dyson

2019

Equine Veterinary Education

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Hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD) is a common cause of lameness or poor performance in horses and may occur alone or together with other suspensory ligament (SL) injuries in forelimbs or hindlimbs. The aims of this retrospective case-control study (January 2009 to December 2018) were to describe the occurrence of, and identify risk factors for, concurrent SL injuries in horses with hindlimb PSD. Data concerning age, breed, sex, work discipline, height, bodyweight and work history were collected. Concurrent SL injuries were defined as forelimb proximal suspensory desmitis or SL branch injuries (≥grade 2 [0-3]) in any limb. Hindlimb PSD was graded mild, moderate or severe based on ultrasonography. Data were described, and multivariable logistic regression modelling was used to identify factors associated with concurrent SL injuries. Data were available for 923 horses with hindlimb PSD, 28.6% (n = 264) of which had concurrent SL injuries. Age category (≤5 years of age vs. ≥6 years of age; P = 0.008), bodyweight: height ratio (P = 0.001), breed (P = 0.05), symmetry vs. asymmetry of hindlimb PSD ultrasonography grade (P = 0.005) and asymmetry vs. symmetry of lameness grade (P = 0.02) were associated with concurrent SL injury in horses with hindlimb PSD. Compared with horses aged ≥ 6 years, younger horses (odds ratio [OR] 1.76; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.2-2.7) were more likely to have concurrent SL injury. The risk for concurrent SL injuries increased for every unit increase in bodyweight:height ratio (OR 2.27; CI 1.4-3.7). Compared with Thoroughbred crosses, Warmblood crosses (OR 3.3, CI 1.4-7.8), Thoroughbreds (OR 2.9, CI 1.1-7.1) and Irish Draught Horses (OR 3.5, CI 1.3-9.9) were more likely to have concurrent SL injuries. Hindlimb PSD ultrasonography grade severity was not associated with concurrent SL injury. In conclusion, age, bodyweight:height ratio and breed influenced the risk for concurrent lesions of the SL ligament. Further prospective studies in young horses are warranted.

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“…Evidence that genetics influence the development of equine obesity come from recognition that breed and “type” are clear risk factors with ponies at highest risk, followed by cob type breeds [ 11 , 204 , 205 , 206 , 207 , 208 ]. In Pura Raza Español horses, the heritability of BCS was found to be 14–24% [ 209 ].…”

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The Genetic Basis of Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases in Humans and Companion Animals

Wallis

Raffan

2020

Genes

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Obesity is one of the most prevalent health conditions in humans and companion animals globally. It is associated with premature mortality, metabolic dysfunction, and multiple health conditions across species. Obesity is, therefore, of importance in the fields of medicine and veterinary medicine. The regulation of adiposity is a homeostatic process vulnerable to disruption by a multitude of genetic and environmental factors. It is well established that the heritability of obesity is high in humans and laboratory animals, with ample evidence that the same is true in companion animals. In this review, we provide an overview of how genes link to obesity in humans, drawing on a wealth of information from laboratory animal models, and summarise the mechanisms by which obesity causes related disease. Throughout, we focus on how large-scale human studies and niche investigations of rare mutations in severely affected patients have improved our understanding of obesity biology and can inform our ability to interpret results of animal studies. For dogs, cats, and horses, we compare the similarities in obesity pathophysiology to humans and review the genetic studies that have been previously reported in those species. Finally, we discuss how veterinary genetics may learn from humans about studying precise, nuanced phenotypes and implementing large-scale studies, but also how veterinary studies may be able to look past clinical findings to mechanistic ones and demonstrate translational benefits to human research.

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Perceptions of Obesity and Management Practices in a UK Population of Leisure-Horse Owners and Managers

Cited by 30 publications

References 26 publications

Contracting for care – the construction of the farrier role in supporting horse owners to prevent laminitis

Contracting for care – the construction of the farrier role in supporting horse owners to prevent laminitis

An investigation into the occurrence of, and risk factors for, concurrent suspensory ligament injuries in horses with hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy

The Genetic Basis of Obesity and Related Metabolic Diseases in Humans and Companion Animals

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