Clostridium difficile ribotypes in humans and animals in Brazil by Rodrigo Otávio Silveira Silva, Maja Rupnik, Amanda Nádia Diniz, Eduardo Garcia Vilela, Francisco Carlos Faria Lobato

“…Seventy-six C. difficile strains isolated from humans (n = 25), dogs (n = 23), piglets (n = 12), foals (n = 7), calves (n = 7), one cat, and one manned wolf were distributed into 24 different PCR ribotypes. …”
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Optimal post-breeding interval for pregnancy diagnosis in mares by using ultrasonographic technique by Rasheed Y. M.

“…The present study was conducted in two different farms, including (256) foaling mares in : AL-Laith equine herd and equestrian club in AL-Ameria, 4-14 years old foaling mares which are situated in areas around Baghdad and extended one calendar from July 2011 until July 2012 . …”
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Seasonality and Dynamics of Gastrointestinal Helminths in Grazing Horses by de Lima Saes Isabela, Gonçalves Juliana Alencar, do Carmo Tábata Alves, Mena Mateus Oliveira, de Almeida Cipriano Isabela, de Favare Giordani Mascoli, Bello Hornblenda Joaquina Silva, Guelpa Gabriel Jabismar, de Soutello Ricardo Velludo Gomes

“…The categories most affected by helminths were foals and senior horses, with EPG averages of 1271.9 and 1186.5, respectively. …”
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A longitudinal study of the faecal microbiome and metabolome of periparturient mares by Shebl E. Salem, Rachael Hough, Chris Probert, Thomas W. Maddox, Philipp Antczak, Julian M. Ketley, Nicola J. Williams, Sarah J. Stoneham, Debra C. Archer

“…Methods Faecal samples were collected weekly from five pregnant mares from 3 weeks pre-foaling to 7 weeks post-foaling. The microbiome data was generated by PCR amplification and sequencing of the V1–V2 regions of the bacterial 16S rRNA genes, while the VOC profile was characterised using headspace solid phase microextraction gas chromatography mass spectrometry. …”
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Influence of horse demographics, country of training and race distance on the rating of Thoroughbreds by E. Sobotková, T. Kopec, V. Mikule, D. Kuřitková

“…<p>The aim of the research was to assess how age, sex, sire, country of foaling, country of training and race distance influenced the international racing and performance of Thoroughbreds. …”
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P2.11 WHEN DOES THE REFLECTED WAVE ARRIVE – SYSTOLE OR DIASTOLE? A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW by A.J. Baksi, T. Treibel, J.E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, R. Baruah, B. Unsworth, T. Tillin, R.A. Foale, K. Parker, D.P. Francis, J. Mayet, A. Hughes

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Differential Gene Expression in Articular Cartilage and Subchondral Bone of Neonatal and Adult Horses by Ann M. Kemper, Jenny Drnevich, Molly E. McCue, Annette M. McCoy

“…RNA was sequenced from healthy AC and SCB from the fetlock, hock, and stifle joints of 6 foals (&#8804;4 weeks of age) and six adults (8&#8722;12 years of age). …”
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Genetic Variation in the Glycoprotein B Sequence of Equid Herpesvirus 5 among Horses of Various Breeds at Polish National Studs by Karol Stasiak, Magdalena Dunowska, Steven Trewick, Jerzy Rola

“…Viruses from unweaned foals were more similar to viruses from other foals at the same stud than to viruses form their dams, suggesting the horizontal transfer and/or evolution of EHV-5 within individual hosts. …”
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Genetics of Lifetime Reproductive Performance in Italian Heavy Draught Horse Mares by Roberto Mantovani, Fabio Folla, Giuseppe Pigozzi, Shogo Tsuruta, Cristina Sartori

“…At first, 1487 mares in a training dataset were used to implement and validate a set of predictive coefficients (LFR-C) or equations (LFR-E) to estimate a lifetime foaling rate (LFR) after 6 BS, i.e., the number of foals generated divided by the opportunities to do so. …”
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Exploring the Influence of Growth-Associated Host Genetics on the Initial Gut Microbiota in Horses by Jongan Lee, Yong-Jun Kang, Yoo-Kyung Kim, Jae-Young Choi, Sang-Min Shin, Moon-Cheol Shin

“…To unravel host genetic effects, we raised 47 Jeju crossbred (Jeju × Thoroughbred) foals that exhibited higher genetic diversity. Foals were raised under identical environmental conditions and diets. …”
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Exploring the Accessory Genome of Multidrug-Resistant <i>Rhodococcus equi</i> Clone 2287 by Sonsiray Alvarez Narvaez, Susan Sanchez

“…Decades of antimicrobial overuse to treat respiratory disease in foals have promoted the emergence and spread of zoonotic multidrug-resistant (MDR) <i>Rhodococcus equi</i> worldwide. …”
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Thoroughbred mare's milk exhibits a unique and diverse free oligosaccharide profile by Sercan Karav, Jaime Salcedo, Steven A. Frese, Daniela Barile

“…The aim of this study was to identify and quantify OS in Thoroughbred mare's milk during the first week of lactation, when foals typically consume mare's milk exclusively. …”
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Longitudinal humoral immune response and maternal immunity in horses after a single live-attenuated vaccination against African horse sickness during the disease outbreak in Thaila... by Nutnaree Kunanusont, Machimaporn Taesuji, Usakorn Kulthonggate, Khate Rattanamas, Thanongsak Mamom, Kosin Thongsri, Thawijit Phannithi, Sakchai Ruenphet

“…Furthermore, seven serum samples of foals born from vaccinated pregnant mares were collected on parturition date and 1, 3, and 6-months old. …”
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Аntiparasitic complex of Ivermectin for treatment of herd horses at gastrointestinal Nematodosis by М. В. Musaev, V. V. Zashchepkina, S. S. Khalikov

“…The efficacy of the ivermectin-based antiparasitic complex was tested in December-February 2019 in the Southern Federal District of the Chechen Republic in a private farm on 22 stabled foals aged over one year. To diagnose gastrointestinal parascaridosis and strongylatosis, feces of foals were examined using the Fulleborn’s method. …”
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Reproductive technologies for conservation of genetic resources of endangered Equidae: a review by George Yu. Maksudov, Ksenia I. Egorova

“…These ponies gave birth to two foals, no embryos in the donkeys had fully developed till the birth. …”
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Persistent Hyperammonemia in Two Related Morgan Weanlings by Rebecca S. McConnico, Wendy M. Duckett, Philip A. Wood

“…Abnormal serum amino acid and urine orotic acid concentrations suggest that the foals may have had an inherited disorder, described in humans as hyperornithinemia, hyperammonemia, and homocitrullinuria (HHH) syndrome. …”
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Helminth Parasites in Horses from Five Locations of Arad County by Sorin Morariu, Ion Oprescu, Narcisa Mederle, Marius Ilie, Gheorghe Dărăbuș

“…A total of 56 horses (5 foals, 10 yearlings and 41 adults) were sampled in order to establish the parasite spectrum. …”
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Equine Ophthalmology / by Gilger, Brian C.

To reknot my family history by Irina VLĂDUCA MARGHILOMAN

“…We carried out many activities and donations for children and we brought a Purebred English stallion to Romania so that at the Stud Farm in Cislău there are now 5 foals, donated by us to the Romanian State. We have a partnership with the “Alexandru Marghiloman” High School in Buzău, where over 100 students and teachers volunteer. …”
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Actinobacillose (Shigellose) équine: à propos des premiers cas observés au Maroc by N. Tligui, M. Tl Hamidi, A. Ouhssine, A. El Idrissi Hamzi

“…Equine actinobaciIIosis (Shigellosis): report of first cases in Morocco N eonatal septicemia caused by Actinobacillus equuli (Actinobacillosis, Shigellosis) was diagnosed in two foals. Clinically the animaIs were weak, depressed and refused to nurse. …”
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