Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest ...

• Main Authors: Lykkjen, Sigrid, Stenbakk, Linda Koldal, Holmøy, Ingrid Hunter
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: figshare 2023
• Subjects: Neuroscience; Biotechnology; Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified; Ecology; FOS Biological sciences; Immunology; FOS Clinical medicine; Science Policy; Mental Health; Lyngshest; Nordlandshest
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6700927.v1; https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Prevalence_and_risk_factors_for_laminitis_within_the_Norwegian_pony_breed_Nordlandshest_Lyngshest/6700927/1

Abstract Background Laminitis is a systemic condition resulting in debilitating pain and structural changes within the feet, and hence has major welfare implications. Causes include endocrine and systemic inflammatory conditions. Ponies are frequently affected, and observations in the field suggest that occurrence of laminitis is also common in Norwegian breeds. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest. Results The study was a cross-sectional study based on questionnaires sent to members of the Norwegian Nordlandshest/Lyngshest breed association. Questionnaires were received for 504 animals, of which 464 records were eligible and included in analyses. The population comprised 71 stallions, 156 geldings, and 237 mares, with an age between 1 and 40 years (median and interquartile ranges: 12 (6–18) years). The estimated 3-year period prevalence of laminitis was 8.4% (95% confidence interval (CI95): 6.0–11.3%), ...