Evaluation of electroacupuncture treatment of horses with signs of chronic thoracolumbar pain.

Objective: To evaluate use of electroacupuncture for treatment of horses with signs of chronic thoracolumbar pain.

Design: Prospective study.

Animals: 15 horses with signs of chronic thoracolumbar pain.

Meal-induced gastric relaxation and emptying in horses after ingestion of high-fat versus high-carbohydrate diets.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of ingestion of a high-carbohydrate versus a high-fat meal on relaxation of the proximal portion of the stomach and subsequent gastric emptying in horses.

Animals: 6 healthy adult horses.

Procedure: The study consisted of 2 phases.