• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.94-97
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• 2021

An 18-year-old warmblood gelding was presented to Jeju National University Equine Hospital with chronic bilateral forelimb lameness. Navicular syndrome was suspected based on clinical findings, the hoof test, palmar digital nerve block, and radiographic results. Computed tomography (CT) was performed under general anesthesia. Bone cysts, enlarged vascular channels, sclerosis, and enthesophytes were identified in the navicular bone on CT images. Mineralization in the deep digital flexor tendon was also observed. CT can be a useful diagnostic tool for identifying lesions of the navicular bone and adjacent structures in horses. The horse was treated with an intra-bursal injection of triamcinolone and gentamicin. Lameness started to improve two days later and the horse was sound after two months of the injection. CT enabled us not only to diagnosis of navicular syndrome but also to determine the degree and extent of the lesions.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.431-434
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 제주도 내 더러브렛 경주마에서 신생마 동종면역성 적혈구 용혈증과 가장 밀접한 연관이 있다고 보고된 적혈구 항원 Aa, Ca, Qa의 발현 빈도를 확인하고자 하였다. 본 실험은 제주도 내에서 사육되고 있는 종빈마와 종모마 총 262두의 혈액에서 분리한 2% 적혈구 부유액이 사용되었으며, 간접 항체 검사을 통해 결과를 확인하였다. 226 두의 종빈마 중 Aa 음성이 9 두 (3.98%), Ca 음성이 8 두 (3.54%), Qa 음성이 17두 (7.52%)로 나타났으며, 36 두의 종모마 중 Aa 음성이 1두 (2.78%), Ca 음성이 3두 (8.33%), Qa 음성이 3두 (8.33%)로 확인되었다. 이들 결과를 토대로, 향후 말 번식에 있어서 종부 파트너 선택에 중요한 기초 자료를 제시하고 나아가 신생마 동종면역성 용혈성 빈혈 예방에 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.747-752
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• 2016

This study aimed to estimate the change of stress level in horses based on cortisol concentration levels in their saliva. A total of 61 horses were divided into the following three groups: i) tourist riding experience (TR, n = 23); ii) resting group (RR, n = 14); and iii) horse-riding education (ER, n = 24). The saliva samples of TR and ER groups were taken using plain cotton Salivettes four times a day: at 07:00 (basal), 11:00 (Exercise 1, after 1-hour exercise in the morning), 14:00 (Exercise 2, after 1-hour exercise in the afternoon), and 16:00 (Exercise 3, after 1-hour exercise in the afternoon). The saliva samples of RR were measured at the same time. The samples were analyzed using the SAS program general linear model procedure. In a percentage relative to the base value, cortisol levels in Exercise 3 were confirmed to decrease in all groups as compared to the basal value percentage in the following sequence: ER>TR>RR. The highest peak was confirmed in Exercise 2 (approximately 131%) of RR group and the lowest peak appeared in Exercise 3 (approximately 52%) of ER group. Therefore, resting without any particular exercise can also increase the stress level of horses. Thus, it is better to exercise, as exercise can reduce the stress level, even in cases when riders are clumsy or lack appropriate horse-riding experience. The results of the present study are useful to equestrian center owners and educational riding instructors in that they provide a meaningful insight into a better horse management.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제31권9호
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• pp.840-848
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• 2021

본 연구는 제주마의 연도별 주파기록 특성을 파악하고 경주기록에 대한 환경효과 분석을 위해 수행되었다. 한국마사회가 2002년부터 2019년까지 수집한 제주마 2,167두의 48,645개 관측치 정보가 분석에 사용되었다. 환경효과 분석을 위하여 관측치 빈도가 가장 높은 800 m 기준으로 주파기록은 보정되었다. 거리별 경주기록은 동일거리 기준으로 변환되었으며 연도별 비교가 가능했다. 그 결과 표현형에서 매년 주파기록이 0.242초(R²=0.66) 단축됨을 알 수 있었다. 보정된 주파기록에 대한 환경효과의 유의성 검증 위해 일원분산분석을 수행하였고 모형에서 설정한 모든 변수에서 고도의 유의성을 나타내었다(p<0.001). 이들 변수에 대해 단계적 변수 선발법을 적용, AIC 값 산출을 통해 모형 적합도를 평가하였으며 연도, 부담구분, 기수 순위, 조교사 순위, 주로상태, 날씨, 마령, 성별 순으로 변수 선택 시 가장 낮은 AIC 값을 갖는 모형이 수립되었다. 최종적으로 주파기록에 영향하는 환경효과 분석을 위하여 기수, 조교사 순위 및 마령 3가지 변수를 임의효과로 가정하였다. 그 결과 기수와 마령을 임의효과로 설정하였을 때 주파기록에 영향하는 환경효과 분석에 가장 적합한 모형인 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 도출된 결과는 제주마 유전능력 평가를 위한 모형설정 시 기초자료로 활용 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 2001년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.258.1-258
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• 2001

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• 대한수의학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.69-72
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• 2011

Eosinophilic granuloma is a common hypersensitive inflammatory skin disease in cats, and rare in dogs and horses. The skin biopsies of 5 years old female Cocker spaniel and 2 years old female mixed dog had the clinical signs of skin nodules with alopecia were submitted for diagnosis. Solitary skin nodules and papillary nodules were presented on the left external ear and back of Cocker spaniel and on the external ear of mixed dog, respectively. Histopathologically, epidermis of skin showed mild to severe hyperplasia with multifocal ulceration. Small to large irregular, brightly eosinophilic foci with degenerating eosinophils and homogeneous degenerated collagens were existed in the dermis of both ear and back skin. Typical 'flame figures', a mixture of degenerated collagen and degranulated eosinophils, were observed in both cases. Based on the histopathologic findings and special staining characters, 2 cases were diagnosed as canine eosinophilic granuloma. This is the first report for the eosinophilic granuloma of dogs in Korea.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.33-37
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• 2020

The purpose of the present study was to investigate changes in hematological and serum biochemical parameters in ponies exercising 3 times a day. The study included 10 healthy 4- to 5-year-old Jeju crossbred ponies used in riding lessons at an equestrian riding school. Hematology and serum chemistry samples were obtained before the initial lesson and after the last lesson of the day. The post-exercise results showed that packed cell volume, white blood cell, red blood cell, hemoglobin, and total protein levels increased significantly (p < 0.05). Serum Na⁺ also increased significantly (p < 0.01), but serum Ca⁺⁺ decreased significantly (p < 0.01). Creatinine kinase, aspartate amino transferase, gamma glutamyl transferase, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and bilirubin levels increased significantly (p < 0.05), but the glucose level decreased significantly (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the serum cortisol hormone level increased significantly (p < 0.01). The results suggest that participating in riding lessons three times a day may result in various physiological changes, indicating the presence of exercise-related stress in riding ponies.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.263-268
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• 2023

Despite regular vaccinations, equine influenza virus (EIV) and Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (strangles) are the cause of highly contagious respiratory infections in horses. Many recent studies have reported that the concurrent administration of two vaccines could simplify horse management and minimize veterinary expenses. However, there is little information available regarding the efficacy of concurrent vaccinations against EIV and strangles. In this study, we evaluated EIV-specific antibody responses following the single EIV vaccination with the recombinant viral-vectored EIV vaccine or concurrent vaccination with the EIV and inactivated strangles vaccines. Blood samples were collected at 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8 weeks post-immunization (wpi) from each group. EIV-specific antibodies were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) assay. Both single and concurrent vaccination showed similar levels of EIV-specific serum immunoglobulin g (IgG) at 1 and 2 wpi. However, at 4 to 8 wpi, the EIV-only vaccination group showed significantly higher serum IgG levels than those from the concurrently vaccinated group. The HAI titers showed similar trends as the ELISA data, except at 8 wpi when both groups presented HAI titers with no significant differences. These data demonstrate that the concurrent vaccination against EIV and strangles could compromise the humoral immune response to equine influenza between vaccination intervals, which suggests the use of the consecutive vaccination protocol for EIV and strangles rather than concurrent vaccination.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.639-643
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• 2021

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a microsporidian pathogen. Recently, the equestrian population is increasing in Korea. The horse-related zoonotic pathogens, including E. bieneusi, are concerns of public health. A total of 1,200 horse fecal samples were collected from riding centers and breeding farms in Jeju Island and inland areas. Of the fecal samples 15 (1.3%) were PCR positive for E. bieneusi. Interestingly, all positive samples came from Jeju Island. Diarrhea and infection in foals were related. Two genotypes (horse1, horse2) were identified as possible zoonotic groups requiring continuous monitoring.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제64권1호
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• pp.8.1-8.5
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• 2024

An 18-year-old miniature Appaloosa stallion presented with 6 months of history of sanguineous crusts on medial hind limbs and discomfort of micturition. Cauliflower-like and small masses were treated with cryotherapy for 6 months, but the regrowth of masses occurred. Subsequently, local excision via laser and topical treatment with 5% 5-fluorouracil for 5 months were followed. However, the horse was euthanized 4 months later due to regrowth of the masses. The mass was diagnosed as penile papilloma with cellular atypia and Equus caballus papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV-2) DNA was detected. This is the first report of equine penile neoplasm with EcPV-2 infection in Asia.