Systematic review of gastrointestinal nematodes of horses from Australia.

Background: Equine gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) have been the subject of intermittent studies in Australia over the past few decades. However, comprehensive information on the epidemiology of equine GINs, the efficacy of available anthelmintic drugs and the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance (AR) in Australasia is lacking. Herein, we have systematically reviewed existing knowledge on the horse GINs recorded in Australia, and main aspects of their pathogeneses, epidemiology, diagnoses, treatment and control.

Pharmacokinetics of pergolide after intravenous administration to horses.

Objective: To determine the pharmacokinetics of pergolide after IV administration to horses.

Animals: 8 healthy adult horses.

Procedures: Pergolide mesylate was administered IV at a dose of 20 μg/kg (equivalent to 15.

Effects of meloxicam and phenylbutazone on renal responses to furosemide, dobutamine, and exercise in horses.

Objective: To compare the effects of 2 NSAIDs (phenylbutazone and meloxicam) on renal function in horses.

Animals: 9 Thoroughbred or Standardbred mares (mean ± SD age, 5.22 ± 1.