Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest
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...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:dd306979379649c8a59ee78aed43354f 2023-07-16T03:59:29+02:00 Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest Sigrid Lykkjen Linda Koldal Stenbakk Ingrid Hunter Holmøy 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00687-w https://doaj.org/article/dd306979379649c8a59ee78aed43354f EN eng BMC https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00687-w https://doaj.org/toc/1751-0147 doi:10.1186/s13028-023-00687-w 1751-0147 https://doaj.org/article/dd306979379649c8a59ee78aed43354f Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, Vol 65, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023) Age Breed Epidemiology Equine metabolic syndrome Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction Insulin dysregulation Veterinary medicine SF600-1100 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00687-w 2023-06-25T00:37:22Z 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%), whereas lifetime prevalence was 12.5% (CI95: 9.6–15.9%). Mares had a significantly higher period- and lifetime prevalence of laminitis than male horses, and horses 10 years and older had a significantly higher prevalence than younger horses. The lifetime prevalence of laminitis was 3.2% in horses 9 years and younger, whereas from 17.3–20.5% in older horses. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified age, sex, and regional adiposity as significantly (P < 0.05) associated with the 3-year period outcome of laminitis: Horses older than 9 years had a three-fold increase in the likelihood of having laminitis compared to the younger horses (Odds Ratio (OR)10–14 years = 3.37 (CI95 = 1.19–9.50), OR15-19 years = 3.06 (CI95 = 1.04–9.05), and OR>20 years = 2.70 (CI95 = 0.90–8.02). Mares were more than twice as likely (OR = 2.44 (CI95 = 1.17–5.12) to have laminitis compared to male horses, and horses with regional adiposity had increased odds (OR = 2.35 (CI95 = 1.15–4.82) of laminitis compared to horses ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Lyngshest Nordlandshest Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 65 1 |
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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%), whereas lifetime prevalence was 12.5% (CI95: 9.6–15.9%). Mares had a significantly higher period- and lifetime prevalence of laminitis than male horses, and horses 10 years and older had a significantly higher prevalence than younger horses. The lifetime prevalence of laminitis was 3.2% in horses 9 years and younger, whereas from 17.3–20.5% in older horses. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified age, sex, and regional adiposity as significantly (P < 0.05) associated with the 3-year period outcome of laminitis: Horses older than 9 years had a three-fold increase in the likelihood of having laminitis compared to the younger horses (Odds Ratio (OR)10–14 years = 3.37 (CI95 = 1.19–9.50), OR15-19 years = 3.06 (CI95 = 1.04–9.05), and OR>20 years = 2.70 (CI95 = 0.90–8.02). Mares were more than twice as likely (OR = 2.44 (CI95 = 1.17–5.12) to have laminitis compared to male horses, and horses with regional adiposity had increased odds (OR = 2.35 (CI95 = 1.15–4.82) of laminitis compared to horses ... |
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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest |
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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest |
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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest |
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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest |
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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest |
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