Equine Disease Quarterly （2017年1月/第26 巻/第1号）.pdf

The Equine Disease Quarterly is a journal published by the Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky, with funding from Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, and their Kentucky agents. The journal is also available in Japanese, courtesy of the Japan Racing Association.

This issue (Vol. 26, No. 1, January 2017) features articles on lameness in horses, including recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. The use of next-generation sequencing has enabled the comparison of gene expression in individual tissues and cells, leading to new insights into the mechanisms of lameness.

The journal also reports on international disease trends, including outbreaks of African horse sickness, equine influenza, and equine herpesvirus. In the US, there were reports of equine infectious anemia, salmonellosis, and Clostridium perfringens infection.

Additionally, the journal discusses the importance of observation, science, and diagnosis in identifying lameness in horses. Many cases of lameness are only apparent when the horse is ridden, and may not be noticeable when the horse is led or lunged. Advances in technology have improved the objective evaluation of lameness, but there is still a need for careful observation and diagnosis.

The journal concludes by emphasizing the importance of high-quality scientific research in advancing our understanding of equine disease and improving the health and welfare of horses. The University of Kentucky has established the Equestrian Sports Research Initiative, which brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to study health and welfare issues in horse sports.