"Equine Science" ed. by Catrin Rutland, Albert Rizvanov

This book reflects the diversity in research presently being carried out worldwide. From locomotion and the digestive system, through to the skin and reproduction. The book highlights some contemporary insights into diet and behavior. From DNA and individual cells through to the entire animal, this research uses different scientific methods to understand horses and donkeys in greater detail.

Understanding the latest developments in equine science is essential for all veterinary and equine professionals and students, researchers, owners, and those caring for equids.The chapter on medicine includes not only some of the latest advances in gene therapy but also reveals medieval treatments, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past whilst also looking at future technologies.


Contents
1.Medieval Equine Medicine from Armenia
2.Gene Therapy as a Modern Method of Treating Naturally Occurring Tendinitis and Desmitis in Horses
3.Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Equine Osteoarthritis
4.Equine Reproduction: Seasonality, Endometritis, and Twinning in the Mare
5.Investigation into Whether Proximal Suspensory Desmitis of the Hindlimb Could Predispose Horses to Sacroiliac Disease
6.ADAMTS Proteases: Potential Biomarkers and Novel Therapeutic Targets for Cartilage Health
7.Equine Sarcoid
8.Current Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Equine Postoperative Ileus: A Multimodal Approach
9.Morphophysiological Study of Gastrointestinal Tract of the Donkey (Equus asinus)
10.Promoting Grass in Horse Diets and Implementing Sustainable Deworming: ‘Équipâture’ Programme
11.What Are They Thinking? Scientific Horsemanship and the Mind of the Horse