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Impact of exercise frequency, race distance, age, and pregnancy stage on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism in purebred Arabian mares 运动频率、比赛距离、年龄和妊娠期对纯种阿拉伯母马氧化应激和脂质代谢的影响。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-12-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105751

Souad Aiche , Mira Chikhaoui , Fadhèla Smail , Naceur Benamor , Ahmed Redha Benia

Background

Pregnancy causes increased oxidative stress in mares, possibly harming both the mare and the foal, whereas the effects of different exercise levels on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism during pregnancy remain unclear.

Aims/objectives

For this reason, the aim of this research was to explore the impacts of different training intensities on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism during pregnancy.

Methods

The study comprised 22 clinically normal Purebred Arabian mares from Algeria, which were divided into three groups according to age and exercise frequency. Blood samples were collected during both early and mid-pregnancy stages to assess oxidative stress (ferric reducing antioxidant power, FRAP; thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, TBARS) and lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, CHOL; triglycerides, TG).

Results

The results showed a significant increase (P < 0.05) in both FRAP and TBRAS levels during the first trimester of pregnancy in the oldest mares that did not participate in racing. In addition, a positive correlation was observed between FRAP levels and age, as well as between TBRAS levels and the stage of pregnancy. Conversely, FRAP levels were negatively correlated with racing frequency in the studied mares.

Conclusion

Oxidative stress levels in pregnant Purebred Arabian mares differed based on age and the level of exercise. Unexercised older mares exhibited increased oxidative stress markers, indicating they are more susceptible to oxidative imbalance during pregnancy.

背景：妊娠引起母马氧化应激增加，可能对母马和马驹都有伤害，而妊娠期间不同运动水平对氧化应激和脂质代谢的影响尚不清楚。目的/目的：因此，本研究旨在探讨不同训练强度对妊娠期氧化应激和脂质代谢的影响。方法：选取22匹阿尔及利亚临床正常纯种阿拉伯母马，按年龄和运动频率分为3组。在妊娠早期和中期采集血液样本以评估氧化应激（铁还原抗氧化能力，FRAP；硫代巴比妥酸反应性物质，TBARS）和脂质代谢（总胆固醇，CHOL；甘油三酯，TG）。结果：未参加比赛的大龄母马妊娠前三个月FRAP和TBRAS水平均显著升高（P < 0.05）。此外，FRAP水平与年龄呈正相关，TBRAS水平与妊娠阶段呈正相关。相反，在研究的母马中，FRAP水平与比赛频率呈负相关。结论：妊娠纯种阿拉伯母马的氧化应激水平因年龄和运动水平的不同而不同。未锻炼的老年母马表现出更高的氧化应激标志物，表明它们在怀孕期间更容易受到氧化失衡的影响。

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Babesia caballi and Theileria equi in ticks from horses in four Indigenous communities of Costa Rica 哥斯达黎加四个土著社区马蜱中的卡巴贝斯虫和马氏巴贝斯虫。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-12-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105750

M.F. Posada-Guzmán , A.E. Jiménez-Rocha , J.F. Sánchez-Bermúdez , J.J. Romero-Zúñiga , G. Dolz

Background

Equine piroplasmosis, caused by Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, is endemic in Costa Rica. However, the presence of these hemoparasites in tick vectors has not been documented in the country.

Aims/objectives

To identify tick species infesting horses in four Indigenous communities and to determine the presence of B. caballi and T. equi DNA in ticks from piroplasmosis-positive horses.

Methods

Ticks (n = 1063) were collected from 129 horses in four Indigenous communities. Species identification and sex classification were performed. From 76 PCR-positive horses, 203 ticks were analyzed for B. caballi and T. equi using nested PCR. Two positive samples were sequenced and compared to GenBank entries.

Results

Dermacentor nitens was the predominant tick (90.3 %), followed by Amblyomma mixtum (9.7 %). Theileria equi was detected in ticks from 55.3 % of positive horses; B. caballi was only found in coinfection with T. equi. Sequences showed 99 % similarity with GenBank references.

Conclusion

This is the first report of B. caballi and T. equi DNA detection in ticks from Costa Rica. Dermacentor nitens and A. mixtum are implicated in potential transmission. Surveillance and tick control are important in Indigenous communities to prevent the spread of pathogens. The study was based on tick samples collected in 2011; thus, results reflect the situation at that time. Updated surveillance and vector competence studies are needed to support equine health and One-Health efforts in Indigenous regions of Costa Rica.

背景：由卡巴贝斯虫和马伊勒菌引起的马螺形体病是哥斯达黎加的一种地方病。然而，在该国没有记录到蜱虫媒介中存在这些血液寄生虫。目的：鉴定4个土著社区马的蜱虫种类，并确定梨形体病阳性马的蜱虫中是否存在caballi和T. equi DNA。方法：从4个土著社区129匹马身上采集蜱虫1063只。进行了物种鉴定和性别分类。在76匹PCR阳性马中，采用巢式PCR法对203只蜱进行了卡巴利布氏杆菌和马蜱的检测。对两个阳性样本进行测序并与GenBank条目进行比较。结果：蜱类以黑毛蜱为主（90.3%），其次为混合弱视蜱（9.7%）。55.3%阳性马蜱中检出马伊勒菌；caballi仅在与马氏弓形虫共感染时发现。序列与GenBank文献相似性达99%。结论：首次在哥斯达黎加蜱中检测到卡巴利布氏体和马伊氏体DNA。皮肤革螨和混合棘球绦虫与潜在传播有关。监测和蜱虫控制对土著社区预防病原体传播很重要。这项研究是基于2011年收集的蜱虫样本；因此，结果反映了当时的情况。需要进行最新的监测和媒介能力研究，以支持哥斯达黎加土著地区的马健康和“一种健康”工作。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(25)00401-0

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An in vitro investigation into the effects of postbiotic supplementation on stabilising equine hindgut pH 体外研究生物后补充对稳定马后肠pH值的影响。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105746

L. Sheridan , P. Hutton , G. Noble , B. Nobari

Background: Dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiome is a precursor to hindgut acidosis. As microbial diversity and fermentation are influenced by diet, including a postbiotic could help maintain healthy gastrointestinal microbes and reduce acidosis risk. Aims/objectives: It was hypothesised that including a postbiotic in batch culture would reduce the degree of pH decline and lactate accumulation during fermentation. Methods: In vitro batch cultures with faecal inoculant were prepared with either low starch (LS) or high glucose (G) substrate to represent normal and acidic fermentation. Saccharomyces cerevisiae derived postbiotic was added at 280 μg (T1), corresponding to the recommended daily feeding rate for a 500 kg horse adjusted to the dry matter of the incubated substrate, and 560 μg (T2), representing twice this rate, and incubated for 48 h to assess effects on pH, gas, volatile fatty acids (VFAs), ammonia (NH₃), and d-lactate production. Results: Substrate G showed a faster decline in pH (P < 0.001) than LS at 6 and 12 h post incubation. Postbiotic concentration had a positive linear relationship with pH in G and observed higher (P < 0.001) pH for T1 at 6 h, and T2 at 6 and 12 h. Production of propionic, and acetic acids was increased (P < 0.001) with postbiotic at 12 h and 36 h, and butyric acid at 36 h (P = 0.05). d-lactate production was greater in G than LS (P < 0.001) at 12 h and lower at 36 h (P < 0.001). Postbiotics reduced lactate at 12 and 36 h (P < 0.001) in LS. Conclusion: The addition of postbiotic could reduce the severity of pH decline in high non-structural carbohydrate rations and increase VFAs, however acidosis was not prevented.

背景：肠道菌群失调是后肠酸中毒的前兆。由于微生物的多样性和发酵受饮食的影响，包括益生菌可以帮助维持健康的胃肠道微生物和降低酸中毒的风险。目的/目的：据推测，在批量培养中加入益生菌可以减少发酵过程中pH下降和乳酸积累的程度。方法：用低淀粉（LS）或高葡萄糖(G)底物制备粪便接种剂体外分批培养物，分别进行正常发酵和酸性发酵。在280 μg （T1）和560 μg （T2）下添加酿酒酵母衍生的益生菌，280 μg （T1）与500 kg马的推荐日摄食量（根据培养底物的干物质调整）和560 μg (T2)，代表两倍的摄食量，并孵育48小时，以评估对pH、气体、挥发性脂肪酸（VFAs）、氨（NH₃）和d -乳酸的产生的影响。结果：底物G pH下降较快(P)。结论：添加益生菌可减轻高非结构性碳水化合物日粮pH下降的严重程度，增加VFAs，但不能防止酸中毒。

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Opinions of trainers of Warmblood, Thoroughbred and Trotter horses in Germany on the pretraining management of yearlings and two-year-old horses – a qualitative analysis 德国温血马、纯种马和快步马驯兽师对一岁马和两岁马训前管理的意见——定性分析

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105736

F. Pilger , C. Aurich , J.E. Aurich

Background

The early career start of racehorses, the pretraining of two-year-old Warmblood stallions for licensing, and individual housing of young horses increasingly raise animal welfare concerns.

Aims/objectives

Assess pretraining practices and the opinion of trainers on housing of young horses, minimum age to commence training and pretraining injuries.

Methods

Qualitative interviews with trainers of Warmblood stallions and Thoroughbred and Trotter racehorses (n = 10 each).

Results

Pretraining of Thoroughbreds and Trotters began at 18 months, whereas licensing preparation of Warmblood stallions began at 29-30 months. For horses not achieving the expected results, procedures for Warmblood stallions differed from racehorses. Warmblood stallions not meeting expectations were often castrated and trained as riding horses, whereas Thoroughbreds and Trotters remained in training, but intensity was reduced. Warmblood trainers did not report injuries requiring pretraining interruption. Thoroughbred and Trotter trainers suggested tendon damage as an occasional problem. Group housing was not utilized because of the risk of injury due to agonistic behavior, especially among stallions, the difficulty of individual feeding and disruption in a group whenever horses were removed and returned. Straw bedding was used in 28 out of 30 yards and horses were fed 8-10 kg of hay/day. Except for three yards, horses were provided contact with neighbors through bars in the side walls of the stalls.

Conclusions

Trainers largely fulfilled legal horse welfare requirements but horses had limited free movement and social interaction. None of the trainers agreed with the suggestion of a minimum age of 30 months for training.

背景：赛马职业生涯的早期开始，两岁温血种马的执照预训练，以及年轻马的个体住房日益引起动物福利问题。目的/目标：评估训练前的做法和训练师对年轻马匹的住房，开始训练的最低年龄和训练前的伤害的意见。方法：对温血种马、纯种马和马驹的驯兽师进行定性访谈（n=10）。结果：纯种马和快步马的预训练开始于18个月，而温血种马的许可准备开始于29-30个月。对于没有达到预期结果的马，温血种马的程序与赛马不同。温血种马不符合预期，经常被阉割和训练为骑马，而纯种马和马蹄马仍在训练，但强度降低。温血训练者没有报告需要训练前中断的损伤。纯种马和快马的训练师建议肌腱损伤是偶尔出现的问题。由于竞争行为有受伤的风险，特别是在种马之间，个体喂养的困难以及每当马被移走和返回时群体中的中断，因此没有使用群体住房。30码中的28码使用稻草垫料，马每天喂8-10公斤干草。除了三个院子外，马可以通过马厩侧墙上的栅栏与邻居接触。结论：驯兽师在很大程度上满足了法定的马匹福利要求，但马匹的自由活动和社会互动有限。没有一个培训师同意培训的最低年龄为30个月的建议。

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From clinic to lab: Sperm parameters for equine in vitro embryo production 从临床到实验室：马体外胚胎生产的精子参数。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105738

Soledad Martin-Pelaez , Morgan Orsolini , Margo Verstraete , Alejandro de la Fuente , Kazuki Takahashi , Stuart Meyers , Pouya Dini

Equine in vitro embryo production (IVP) offers a valuable opportunity to enhance the efficient utilization of genetically and economically valuable horses. In cases of subfertility, sudden death, emergency euthanasia, or limited sperm availability, IVP becomes the only viable option to produce offspring. Due to steadily improving success rates, IVP has become one of the most sought-after assisted reproductive techniques. The rising global demand has created a clear need for veterinarians and stallion owners to provide IVP-suitable sperm, where the selection of intact sperm for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) or conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) is critical for fertilization and optimal embryo development. Achieving this demand requires careful consideration of animal selection, sperm processing, and sperm selection techniques, linking the day-to-day clinical practice with laboratory requirements. In this review, we summarize research on stallion and sperm parameters relevant to IVP, aiming to provide practical guidance for improving in vitro reproductive outcomes.

马体外胚胎生产（IVP）为提高马的遗传和经济价值的有效利用提供了宝贵的机会。在生育能力低下、猝死、紧急安乐死或精子可用性有限的情况下，体外受精成为产生后代的唯一可行选择。由于成功率稳步提高，体外受精已成为最受欢迎的辅助生殖技术之一。不断增长的全球需求明显需要兽医和种马主人提供适合ivp的精子，其中选择完整的精子进行卵胞浆内单精子注射（ICSI）或常规体外受精（IVF）对于受精和最佳胚胎发育至关重要。实现这一需求需要仔细考虑动物选择、精子加工和精子选择技术，将日常临床实践与实验室要求联系起来。本文综述了与体外受精相关的种马和精子参数的研究进展，旨在为提高体外生殖效果提供实践指导。

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Computed tomographic myelography of the cranial cervical vertebral column in unaffected Warmblood horses – comparison of transverse vertebral ratios in the flexed and neutral cranial cervical vertebral column 未受影响的温血马颅颈脊柱的计算机断层脊髓造影——屈曲和中性颅颈脊柱横向椎比值的比较。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105735

Maren Hellige, Caroline Schröder, Frauke Seehusen, Karl Rohn, Florian Geburek

Background

Computed tomographic myelography (CTM) is diagnostic for extradural spinal cord compression but knowledge about vertebral ratios from transverse images in flexion and normal position of unaffected horses is lacking.

Objectives

To compare the ratios of the cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the spinal cord, the vertebral canal and of the contrast enhanced dural tube on transverse CTM images at C3-C4 in neutral and flexed positions in unaffected Warmbloods.

Methods

CTM was performed in 13 neurologically unaffected Warmbloods in neutral and flexed cervical vertebral column positions. Ratios were calculated at intervertebral (inter1-3) and intravertebral (cranial, middle, caudal) sites. The cord canal area ratio (CCAR = CSA spinal cord / CSA vertebral canal), the dural canal area ratios (DCAR = CSA contrast enhanced dural tube / CSA vertebral canal) and the cord dural area ratios (CDAR = CSA spinal cord / CSA contrast enhanced dural tube) were calculated and compared between different cervical positions.

Results

DCAR decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in the flexed compared to the neutral position. Reductions were intravertebral at the cranial and caudal sites of C3 and C4. At the intervertebral sites, there was a significant decrease at inter1 and inter2. CDAR increased significantly (p < 0.05) at all intervertebral locations (inter 1-3) in the flexed cervical vertebral column compared to the neutral position.

Conclusions

Flexion of the cervical vertebral column led to a decrease of the DCAR and an increase of the CDAR at the intervertebral sites in unaffected Warmbloods.

背景：计算机断层脊髓造影（CTM）是硬膜外脊髓压迫的诊断方法，但对未受影响的马在屈曲和正常位置的横向图像的椎体比率的了解尚缺乏。目的：比较未受影响温血动物中位和屈曲位C3-C4横切面ct图像上脊髓、椎管和增强硬脑膜管的横切面面积（csa）的比值。方法：对13只神经功能正常的温血动物进行中性和屈曲颈椎位CTM。计算椎间（1-3间）和椎内（颅、中、尾）部位的比值。计算脊髓管面积比（CCAR = CSA脊髓/ CSA椎管）、硬脑膜面积比（DCAR = CSA增强硬脑膜管/ CSA椎管）和脊髓硬脑膜面积比（CDAR = CSA脊髓/ CSA增强硬脑膜管）在不同颈椎体位间的比较。结果：屈曲位与中立位相比，DCAR明显降低（p < 0.05）。复位发生在C3和C4的颅部和尾端。在椎间部位，inter1和inter2有显著降低。与中立位相比，颈椎屈曲时所有椎间位置（1-3间）的CDAR均显著升高（p < 0.05）。结论：颈椎屈曲导致未受影响温血动物椎间部位的DCAR降低和CDAR升高。

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Salivary cortisol concentration in western performance horses and riders: Associations with performance 西方表演马和骑手的唾液皮质醇浓度：与表演的关系。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105737

M.V. Pennington , J.L. Zoller , S.H. White-Springer , J.F. Harlin , C.J. Huseman , J.L. Leatherwood , C.L. O’Reilly

Background

Competition stress is a common factor influencing the success of performing athletes. However, few studies have quantified the physiological stress responses in horses and riders surrounding an equestrian event.

Aims/objectives

The objectives of the current study were to determine salivary cortisol concentrations (SCC) as an indicator of stress in fifteen horse and rider pairs competing in western stock horse events and to investigate the relationship between SCC and performance. Methods: Subjects included male and female Quarter horses aged 3-15 years and equestrians aged 18-22 years. Salivary samples were taken at rest, during practice, during four stock horse classes (pleasure, trail, reining, and working cow horse) in a Stock Horse of Texas sanctioned event, and at a maximal exercise test for riders only. Saliva samples were collected 20 min pre- and 20 min post-test.

Results

Rider mean SCC following stock horse pleasure (6.42±1.73 nmol/L) was lower (p < 0.05) than reining (13.53±1.87 nmol/L), cow work (12.85±1.60 nmol/L), and maximal exercise tests (10.05±1.77 nmol/L). There was no significant impact of event on horse SCC (p > 0.05). Novice riders had a greater SCC (10.26+4.73 nmol/L) than non-pro riders (8.92+3.74 nmol/L) post cow work. Rider pre-competition SCC was inversely related to overall placing (p = 0.016, r²=0.397) and scores in the reining class (p = 0.044, r²=0.239). Horse SCC before reining was also inversely related to score (p = 0.034, r²=0.348).

Conclusion

An increased rider SCC before competition, negatively impacted the outcome of horse and rider performance; indicating that competition stress may impact equestrian performance in western stock horse events.

背景：竞技压力是影响竞技运动员成功的常见因素。然而，很少有研究量化了马和骑手在马术比赛中的生理应激反应。目的/目的：本研究的目的是在西方赛马比赛中确定15对马和骑手的唾液皮质醇浓度（SCC）作为压力指标，并研究SCC与表现之间的关系。方法：以3 ~ 15岁的马和18 ~ 22岁的马为研究对象。唾液样本是在休息、练习、四种马班（娱乐马、步道马、缰绳马和工作牛马）以及仅对骑手进行的最大运动测试中采集的。分别于测试前20分钟和测试后20分钟采集唾液样本。结果：骑者平均SCC（6.42±1.73 nmol/L）降低（p0.05）。新手骑手的SCC （10.26+4.73 nmol/L）高于非职业骑手（8.92+3.74 nmol/L）。骑手赛前SCC与总名次（p=0.016, r2=0.397）和控制班成绩（p=0.044, r2=0.239）呈负相关。马勒马前SCC与得分呈负相关（p=0.034, r2=0.348）。结论：比赛前骑手SCC的增加对马和骑手的成绩有负向影响；表明竞争压力可能会影响马术在西方马术比赛中的表现。

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Phylogenetic analysis and diversity of the Colombian creole donkey from sequences of the mitochondrial DNA D-loop region 哥伦比亚克里奥尔驴线粒体DNA d环区序列的系统发育分析与多样性。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-11-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105730

D․Y․ Hernández-Herrera , J․ Cordero-Cerón , S․ Martínez-Rodríguez , D․E Montes-Vergara , J․C․ Rincón

Background

the Colombian Creole Donkey (CCD) is a valuable animal genetic resource with origins in Iberian and African donkeys. Its population has declined by ∼80 % in two decades, threatening the maternal genetic diversity accumulated after centuries of adaptation.

Objective

to assess the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of CCD based on the sequence analysis of the d-loop region of mitochondrial DNA.

Methods

fifty CCD samples from four subpopulations in Department of Sucre (Colombia) and another pooled as "OTHER" were analyzed. After amplification of a 383 bp fragment of the d-loop, 312 edited bp were obtained and diversity indices (Hd, π, θ), Tajima's D, FST and Nm were calculated. An NJ tree (HKY85 model) and a median-joining network including sequences from the Nubian and Somali lineages were constructed.

Results

three haplotypes (H1, H2, H3) were identified with frequencies of 40 %, 22 % and 38 %. Haplotypic diversity was high (Hd= 0.760) and nucleotide diversity was moderate (π= 0.015). Tajima's D showed no significant deviations (p > 0.05). All of the individuals included in this study were found to be part of the Nubian donkey lineage (Clade 1). Population differentiation was low (F_ST = 0.0419) and gene flow was moderate (Nm ≈ 7.1). The phylogenetic tree revealed two monophyletic subclades within Clade 1.

Conclusion

the CCD maintains a high mitochondrial variability, despite its numerical decline, and lacks Somali contribution. These results support the urgent implementation of breeding plans and germplasm banks to protect/preserve a local genetic resources.

背景：哥伦比亚克里奥尔驴（CCD）是一种宝贵的动物遗传资源，起源于伊比利亚和非洲驴。其种群数量在20年内减少了80%，威胁到经过几个世纪的适应积累的母系遗传多样性。目的：通过线粒体DNA d环区序列分析，评价CCD的遗传多样性和系统发育关系。方法：对哥伦比亚苏克雷省4个亚群和1个“OTHER”亚群的50份CCD样本进行分析。扩增383 bp的D-loop片段，得到312个编辑bp，并计算多样性指数（Hd、π、θ）、Tajima’s D、FST和Nm。构建了NJ树（HKY85模型）和包含努比亚和索马里血统序列的中间连接网络。结果：鉴定出3种单倍型（H1、H2、H3），频率分别为40%、22%和38%。单倍型多样性高（Hd= 0.760），核苷酸多样性中等（π= 0.015）。Tajima的D值差异无统计学意义（p < 0.05）。本研究中包括的所有个体都被发现是努比亚驴谱系（进化支1）的一部分。群体分化程度低（FST = 0.0419），基因流适中（Nm≈7.1）。系统发育树显示在进化枝1中有两个单系亚枝。结论：尽管在数量上有所下降，但CCD仍保持着较高的线粒体变异性，并且缺少索马里的贡献。这些结果支持育种计划和种质资源库的紧急实施，以保护/保存当地遗传资源。

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Impact of the technology to monitor horse behaviour and health: a scoping review 监测马的行为和健康的技术影响：范围审查。

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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Pub Date : 2025-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105734

Claudia Giannone , Elie Atallah , Emanuela Dalla Costa , Eleonora Benetti , Enrica Santolini , Patrizia Tassinari , Marco Bovo

Technology for monitoring behaviour and health of horses has evolved significantly, presenting new opportunities and challenges in equine management and healthcare. This scoping review consolidates recent findings on wearable sensors and non-contact technologies, discussing their benefits and limitations. Among these advancements, heart rate monitors stand out as a key point in equine monitoring. By tracking heart rate variability, devices help monitor cardiac autonomic regulation, optimise training regimens and allow early detection of cardiac issues, although accuracy can be compromised by inadequate placement or signal interference. Beyond heart rate monitors, wearable biometric sensors and smart stable systems are revolutionising equine care. Biometric sensors track vital signs, temperature, and activity levels, offering continuous monitoring of health data. However, challenges remain regarding data accuracy, device durability, and integration with existing systems. Non-contact technology like computer vision provides a non-invasive method of analysing images and videos to detect horses, recognise specific features and track movement over time. This technology helps monitor behavioural patterns, social interactions, and overall activity. In conclusion, the application of wearable and remote monitoring technologies has shown specific benefits in supporting equine welfare. This review presents an overview of current sensors that support daily horse management and promote animal health through the detection of behavioural changes. These metrics could prevent the development of more serious issues. However, addressing limitations such as accuracy, reliability, and privacy concerns is essential. Scientific validation is necessary for guaranteeing the effectiveness of these systems and to maximise their potential to improve equine health and performance.

监测马的行为和健康的技术有了显著的发展，在马的管理和保健方面提出了新的机遇和挑战。这篇综述总结了可穿戴传感器和非接触式技术的最新发现，讨论了它们的优点和局限性。在这些进步中，心率监测器作为马监测的关键点脱颖而出。通过跟踪心率变异性，设备有助于监测心脏自主调节，优化训练方案，并允许早期发现心脏问题，尽管准确性可能会受到放置不当或信号干扰的影响。除了心率监测器，可穿戴生物识别传感器和智能稳定系统正在彻底改变马的护理。生物识别传感器跟踪生命体征、体温和活动水平，提供持续监测健康数据。然而，在数据准确性、设备耐用性和与现有系统的集成方面，挑战仍然存在。像计算机视觉这样的非接触式技术提供了一种非侵入性的分析图像和视频的方法来检测马匹，识别特定的特征，并随着时间的推移跟踪运动。这项技术有助于监控行为模式、社会互动和整体活动。总之，可穿戴和远程监测技术的应用在支持马的福利方面显示出了具体的好处。本综述概述了目前支持日常马管理和通过检测行为变化促进动物健康的传感器。这些指标可以防止更严重问题的发展。然而，解决诸如准确性、可靠性和隐私问题等限制是必不可少的。科学验证是必要的，以保证这些系统的有效性，并最大限度地提高其潜力，以改善马的健康和性能。

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