Publications by authors named "L Jeffcott"
The practice of horse rugging has important implications for horse welfare and performance, but in Australia, rugging practices have not been properly documented. The objective of this study was to obtain an understanding of Australian horse rugging practices. An online survey reviewed the management of 2659 Australian horses over 12 months.
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- The study aimed to assess the impact of 1% cannabidiol on the healing of skin wounds in horses.
- Five wounds were created on each of six Standardbred horses, treated with either various types of manuka honey or saline.
- Results indicated no significant difference in wound healing between treatment groups, suggesting the need for further research on cannabidiol's effects in equine wounds.
Objective: To quantify the time to clear dexamethasone from plasma and urine of horses following a single nebulisation.
Design: Experimental using six Standardbred mares.
Methods: Dexamethasone sodium phosphate (0.
Following injury to a tendon little is known about potential for pathology to develop in other regional tendons from overloading or altered function. The aim of this study was to investigate the gene expression and histopathological changes that occur 1) within the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) after injury to the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) and 2) within the flexor tendons (SDFT and DDFT) after injury to the extensor tendons. Merino wethers [Ovis aries] (n = 18) were divided into three equal groups and underwent either partial transection of the SDFT, complete transection of the extensor tendons or were left as non-operated controls.
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