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Gestation Length is Associated With Early-Life Limb Deformities in Thoroughbred Foals (2023)
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Mouncey, R., Arango-Sabogal, J., de Mestre, A., & Verheyen, K. (2023). Gestation Length is Associated With Early-Life Limb Deformities in Thoroughbred Foals. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 129, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104896

Flexural and angular limb deformities (LD) are an important cause of early-life morbidity and mortality/euthanasia in Thoroughbred foals. The majority are congenital in origin but, to date, their precise aetiology is poorly understood. We hypothesize... Read More about Gestation Length is Associated With Early-Life Limb Deformities in Thoroughbred Foals.

Incidence of disease, injury and mortality in Thoroughbred foals and yearlings on stud farms in the United Kingdom and Ireland (2023)
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Mouncey, R., verheyen, K., DeMestre, A., & Arango-Saboga, J. C. (in press). Incidence of disease, injury and mortality in Thoroughbred foals and yearlings on stud farms in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.2994

Background: Up-to-date estimates of early-life morbidity and mortality in Thoroughbreds are lacking. Methods: A birth cohort was established on Thoroughbred stud farms across the United Kingdom and Ireland. All veterinary interventions for disease... Read More about Incidence of disease, injury and mortality in Thoroughbred foals and yearlings on stud farms in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Effects of ambient temperature, journey duration and flock characteristics on the dead-on-arrival rate in British broiler chickens transported to slaughter (2023)
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Chang, Y., Verheyen, K., Nicol, C., & Allen, S. (2023). Effects of ambient temperature, journey duration and flock characteristics on the dead-on-arrival rate in British broiler chickens transported to slaughter. Poultry Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102634

Broiler mortality during transport and lairage, prior to slaughter, has negative welfare and economic implications. Knowledge of the factors affecting the dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate can help identify risk-mitigating strategies. The objectives of this... Read More about Effects of ambient temperature, journey duration and flock characteristics on the dead-on-arrival rate in British broiler chickens transported to slaughter.

Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with abortion in mares (2022)
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Roach, J. M., Arango-Sabogal, J. C., Smith, K. C., Foote, A. K., Verheyen, K. L., & de Mestre, A. M. (2022). Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with abortion in mares. Reproduction and Fertility, 3(4), 301-312. https://doi.org/10.1530/raf-22-0087

Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with abortion in mares (2022)
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Roach, J., Arango-Sabogal, Smith, K., Foote, Verheyen, & de Mestre, M. (2022). Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with abortion in mares. Reproduction and Fertility, https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-22-0087

Risk factors associated with equine reproductive efficiency have been identified along with those associated specifically with early pregnancy loss (EPL). In contrast, no studies have reported risk factors associated with abortion (loss between day 7... Read More about Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with abortion in mares.

Date of birth and purchase price as foals or yearlings are associated with Thoroughbred race performance in UK/IRE flat racing (2022)
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Arango-Sabogal, J. C., Mouncey, R., de Mestre, A., & Verheyen, K. (2022). Date of birth and purchase price as foals or yearlings are associated with Thoroughbred race performance in UK/IRE flat racing. Veterinary Record Open, https://doi.org/10.1002/vro2.43

Descriptive study of medication usage and occurrence of disease and injury during gestation in Thoroughbred broodmares (2022)
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Mouncey, R., Arango Sabogal, J., De Mestre, A., & Verheyen, K. (2022). Descriptive study of medication usage and occurrence of disease and injury during gestation in Thoroughbred broodmares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104104

The study aimed to (i) describe the use of reproductive therapeutics; (ii) estimate the incidence of disease and injury; and (iii) describe non-reproductive medications administered during pregnancy in Thoroughbred broodmares. A prospective birth co... Read More about Descriptive study of medication usage and occurrence of disease and injury during gestation in Thoroughbred broodmares.

Surveillance of equine strangles in the United Kingdom between 2015 and 2019 based on laboratory detection of Streptococcus equi (2021)
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Mcglennon, A., Waller, A., Verheyen, K., Slater, J., Grewar, J., & Newton, R. (in press). Surveillance of equine strangles in the United Kingdom between 2015 and 2019 based on laboratory detection of Streptococcus equi. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.948

Background: Previously national surveillance data for monitoring strangles (Streptococcus equi infection) in UK horses was limited. Improved awareness and knowledge of positive diagnoses would permit the optimisation of biosecurity protocols, decreas... Read More about Surveillance of equine strangles in the United Kingdom between 2015 and 2019 based on laboratory detection of Streptococcus equi.

Retrospective Analysis Of Post-mortem Findings In Thoroughbreds Aged From Birth To 18 Months Presented To A Pathology Laboratory In Newmarket. (2021)
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Mouncey, R., Verheyen, K., de Mestre, A., Arango-Sabogal, J. C., & Foote, A. Retrospective Analysis Of Post-mortem Findings In Thoroughbreds Aged From Birth To 18 Months Presented To A Pathology Laboratory In Newmarket. Manuscript submitted for publication

Enhanced understanding is needed of causes and timings of death in Thoroughbreds prior to entering race training, which would also provide insight into this population’s health status. The aims of this study were to describe causes of death in Thor... Read More about Retrospective Analysis Of Post-mortem Findings In Thoroughbreds Aged From Birth To 18 Months Presented To A Pathology Laboratory In Newmarket..

Retrospective analysis of the population dynamics and racing outcomes of the 2014 and 2015 UK and Ireland Thoroughbred foal crops (2021)
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Arango‐Sabogal, J. C., Mouncey, R., Verheyen, K., & de Mestre, A. M. (in press). Retrospective analysis of the population dynamics and racing outcomes of the 2014 and 2015 UK and Ireland Thoroughbred foal crops. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.298

Abstract Background: Up-to-date figures on early losses of Thoroughbreds from the racing industry can inform strategies to improve retention and incentivise traceability of Thoroughbreds during this early life period. Methods: Data on Thoroughbred m... Read More about Retrospective analysis of the population dynamics and racing outcomes of the 2014 and 2015 UK and Ireland Thoroughbred foal crops.

The effect of stress fracture occurring within the first 12 months of training on subsequent race performance in Thoroughbreds in Hong Kong. (2020)
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Johnston, A. S., Sidhu, A. B. S., Riggs, C. M., Verheyen, K. L. P., & Rosanowski, S. M. (2020). The effect of stress fracture occurring within the first 12 months of training on subsequent race performance in Thoroughbreds in Hong Kong. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13324

BACKGROUND Racehorses are at an increased risk of stress fracture within the first 12 months of racing and when resuming training after a break. Research in these high-risk periods and on the effect of performance post-recovery is limited. OBJE... Read More about The effect of stress fracture occurring within the first 12 months of training on subsequent race performance in Thoroughbreds in Hong Kong..

Incidence and causes of pregnancy failure after day 70 of gestation in Thoroughbreds -- Dataset (2020)
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Roach, J. M., Foote, A. K., Smith, K. C., Verheyen, K. L., & De Mestre, A. M. Incidence and causes of pregnancy failure after day 70 of gestation in Thoroughbreds -- Dataset. [Dataset]. https://doi.org/10.34840/xn7g-b795

Factors associated with euthanasia in horses and ponies enrolled in a laminitis cohort study in Great Britain (2019)
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Pollard, D., Wylie, C. E., Newton, J. R., & Verheyen, K. L. P. (2019). Factors associated with euthanasia in horses and ponies enrolled in a laminitis cohort study in Great Britain. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104833

Euthanasia is a complex topic, with animal owners using multiple factors to shape their decision-making process. Previous epidemiological studies have described causes of equine mortality in specific populations, but there is limited evidence regardi... Read More about Factors associated with euthanasia in horses and ponies enrolled in a laminitis cohort study in Great Britain.

Serological surveillance reveals patterns of exposure to H5 and H7 influenza A viruses in European poultry (2019)
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Hillman, A. E., Smith, R. P., Batey, N., Verheyen, K. L. P., Pittman, M., Brown, I. H., & Breed, A. C. (2019). Serological surveillance reveals patterns of exposure to H5 and H7 influenza A viruses in European poultry. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.13371

Influenza A viruses of H5 and H7 subtype in poultry can circulate subclinically, and subsequently mutate from low to high pathogenicity with potentially devastating economic and welfare consequences. European Union Member States undertake surveillanc... Read More about Serological surveillance reveals patterns of exposure to H5 and H7 influenza A viruses in European poultry.

Stress fractures in racehorses’ first year training after import (2019)
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Johnson, A. S. F. D., Sidhu, A. B. S., Riggs, C. M., Verheyen, K. L. P., & Rosanowski, S. M. (2019). Stress fractures in racehorses’ first year training after import. Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(S53), 29. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.50_13152

Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with early pregnancy loss in thoroughbred broodmares (2019)
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De Mestre, A. M., Rose, V. B., Chang, Y. M., Wathes, D. C., & Verheyen, K. L. P. (2019). Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with early pregnancy loss in thoroughbred broodmares. Theriogenology, 124, 18-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.10.008

Early pregnancy loss (EPL) between days 15–65 after breeding has been shown to occur in 7.9% of equine pregnancies with substantial economical, welfare and safety implications. Whilst maternal age has been recognised as an important risk factor in re... Read More about Multivariable analysis to determine risk factors associated with early pregnancy loss in thoroughbred broodmares.

Incidence and clinical signs of owner-reported equine laminitis in a cohort of horses and ponies in Great Britain (2018)
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Pollard, D., Wylie, C. E., Newton, J. R., & Verheyen, K. L. P. (2018). Incidence and clinical signs of owner-reported equine laminitis in a cohort of horses and ponies in Great Britain. Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(5), 587-594. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13059

Epidemiology of race-day distal limb fracture in flat racing Thoroughbreds in Great Britain (2000–2013) (2018)
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Rosanowski, S. M., Chang, Y. M., Stirk, A. J., & Verheyen, K. L. P. (2018). Epidemiology of race-day distal limb fracture in flat racing Thoroughbreds in Great Britain (2000–2013). Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12968

Factors That Modify the Risk of Early Pregnancy Loss and Early Conceptus Growth in Thoroughbreds (2018)
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Rose, B. V., Chang, Y. M., Wathes, D. C., Verheyen, K. L. P., & De Mestre, A. M. (2018). Factors That Modify the Risk of Early Pregnancy Loss and Early Conceptus Growth in Thoroughbreds. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 66(179), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2018.05.071

Descriptive study of current therapeutic practices, clinical reproductive findings and incidence of pregnancy loss in intensively managed thoroughbred mares (2017)
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Rose, B. V., Firth, M. J., Morris, B., Roach, J. M., Wathes, D. C., Verheyen, K. L. P., & De Mestre, A. M. (2017). Descriptive study of current therapeutic practices, clinical reproductive findings and incidence of pregnancy loss in intensively managed thoroughbred mares. Animal Reproduction Science, 188, 74-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.11.011

Therapeutic practices in equine reproductive medicine have dramatically evolved over the last 20 years but current usage is not described. The aims of this study were to provide a description of medication use and clinical findings of reproductive ex... Read More about Descriptive study of current therapeutic practices, clinical reproductive findings and incidence of pregnancy loss in intensively managed thoroughbred mares.