All Outputs (16)

Multicenter study investigating long‐term survival after synovial lavage of contaminated and septic synovial structures in horses presented to 10 UK referral hospitals (2024)
Journal Article

Objective To report the long-term survival of adult horses that were subjected to synovial lavage for treatment of contaminated and septic synovial structures. Study design Multicenter, prospective observational trial. Animals Horses (n = 24... Read More about Multicenter study investigating long‐term survival after synovial lavage of contaminated and septic synovial structures in horses presented to 10 UK referral hospitals.

Prospective case study of critical decision making for horses referred for treatment of colic (2023)
Journal Article

Background There is limited evidence on factors affecting critical decision making for horses with colic. This study's aim was to describe the assessment and decision making involved in horses referred for management of colic. Methods An in-dept... Read More about Prospective case study of critical decision making for horses referred for treatment of colic.

Scoping review of end-of-life decision-making models used in dogs, cats and equids (2022)
Journal Article

Background: End-of-life decisions for companion animals can be stressful for veterinarians and owners, and when delayed result in poor animal welfare. Delayed euthanasia has been identified as a particularly prominent issue for horses. This scoping r... Read More about Scoping review of end-of-life decision-making models used in dogs, cats and equids.

Developing consensus for definitions of key veterinary-specific quality improvement (QI) terms using an eDelphi-study method (2021)
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Background: Quality improvement (QI) methods are a continuous process of iterative tests to improve the quality of a service or product. Using common language has been linked to the successful implementation of QI in human healthcare. This study aime... Read More about Developing consensus for definitions of key veterinary-specific quality improvement (QI) terms using an eDelphi-study method.

A scoping review of the current evidence on treatment and outcomes following synovial sepsis (2021)
Journal Article

Background Synovial sepsis is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in horses. Despite advances in diagnostics and treatments, persistent infection or chronic lameness can occur. Objectives To perform a scoping review to identify and evalu... Read More about A scoping review of the current evidence on treatment and outcomes following synovial sepsis.

Owners' Knowledge and Approaches to Colic in Working Equids in Honduras (2021)
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In Honduras, many families are reliant on working equids in their daily life. The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge about, and approaches to colic used by owners of working equids in Choluteca, Honduras using a phenomenological approach. Se... Read More about Owners' Knowledge and Approaches to Colic in Working Equids in Honduras.

Quality Improvement: origins, purpose and the future for veterinary practice (2021)
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Providing the highest quality veterinary care can often be a delicate balancing act: the client/owner’s wishes, financial parameters and emotional needs have to be considered, whilst also meeting the animal’s clinical needs. But what actually defines... Read More about Quality Improvement: origins, purpose and the future for veterinary practice.

Cross?sectional study of UK horse owner's purchase and euthanasia decision?making for their horse (2021)
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Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate factors affecting horse owners’ purchase and euthanasia decisions that had been identified in a qualitative study. Methods: An online survey on horse owners’ purchase and euthanasia decisi... Read More about Cross?sectional study of UK horse owner's purchase and euthanasia decision?making for their horse.

Qualitative study of the influence of horse?owner relationship during some key events within a horse's lifetime (2021)
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Indicators of ‘critical’ outcomes in 941 horses seen ‘out-of-hours’ for colic (2020)
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Background: This study aimed to describe the presentation and outcomes of horses with signs of colic (abdominal pain) seen 'out-of-hours' in equine practice. Methods: This was a retrospective study of horses seen 'out-of-hours' with colic by two equi... Read More about Indicators of ‘critical’ outcomes in 941 horses seen ‘out-of-hours’ for colic.

Retrospective case series to identify the most common conditions seen ‘out-of-hours’ by first-opinion equine veterinary practitioners (2020)
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Background: The study aim was to describe conditions seen 'out-of-hours' in equine practice. Methods: This was a retrospective case series of first opinion 'out-of-hours' cases seen at two equine practices between 2011 and 2013. Data were retrieved o... Read More about Retrospective case series to identify the most common conditions seen ‘out-of-hours’ by first-opinion equine veterinary practitioners.

A scoping review of the current literature exploring the nature of the horse-human relationship (2019)
Journal Article

Objective: To perform a scoping review of the current evidence on the horse-human relationship. Background: The horse-human relationship has a significant impact on how horse owners care for and make decisions for their horse. Evidentiary value... Read More about A scoping review of the current literature exploring the nature of the horse-human relationship.

Cross-sectional study of horse owners’ knowledge, and opinions on recognising colic in the horse (2019)
Journal Article

Background Colic is the most common emergency problem in the horse. An owner’s ability to recognise colic and seek assistance is a critical first step in determining case outcome. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess horse owners’ know... Read More about Cross-sectional study of horse owners’ knowledge, and opinions on recognising colic in the horse.

Risk factors for acute abdominal pain (colic) in the adult horse: A scoping review of risk factors, and a systematic review of the effect of management-related changes (2019)
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Acute abdominal pain (colic) is the most common reason for emergency veterinary treatment in the horse. Consolidation of data through a systematic review is important to inform evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines, but there are currently... Read More about Risk factors for acute abdominal pain (colic) in the adult horse: A scoping review of risk factors, and a systematic review of the effect of management-related changes.

Emergency Conditions in Horses: Opinions and Decision Making of Livery Yard Owners (2019)
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate equine livery yard owners’ opinions of emergency conditions, and to identify factors influencing emergency decision making in the horse. Background: There is limited data on horse owners’ opinions a... Read More about Emergency Conditions in Horses: Opinions and Decision Making of Livery Yard Owners.

Prospective survey of veterinary practitioners’ primary assessment of equine colic: clinical features, diagnoses, and treatment of 120 cases of large colon impaction (2014)
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Background Large colon impactions are a common cause of colic in the horse. There are no scientific reports on the clinical presentation, diagnostic tests and treatments used in first opinion practice for large colon impaction cases. The aim of th... Read More about Prospective survey of veterinary practitioners’ primary assessment of equine colic: clinical features, diagnoses, and treatment of 120 cases of large colon impaction.