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26/08/2022

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26/08/2022

18/08/2022

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DID YOU KNOW FRIESIAN HORSES HAVE DIFFERENT BLOOD VALUES?

A research study conducted in 2015 by the Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses, in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine, determined that Friesians have 3 hemotologic and 2 biochemical values which differ from other horses.

The study involved 123 adult Friesian horses from the USA and Canada. Researchers compared the complete blood count and chemistry values of Friesians to general horse population reference intervals for adult horses. The difference in Friesian values included lower red blood cell count, lower hemoglobin, lower hematocrit, lower glucose, and higher lactate dehydrogenase.

RECOMMENDED FRIESIAN SPECIFIC VALUES
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): 5.02-8.74 10/uL
Hemoglobin (HGB): 9.0-14.3 g/dL
Hematocrit (HCT): 27-42 %
Glucose: 62-95 mg/dl
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): 299-866 U/L

By using these Friesian specific values, over-diagnosis in Friesian horses can be avoided when it comes to conditions such as anemia, hypoglycemia, and muscle or liver injury - thus eliminating unnecessary diagnostics and treatment. It will also help to alleviate the confusion that occurs when a Friesian horse fails to respond to therapy.

By using Friesian specific values, veterinarians can correctly interpret blood results and gain a better understanding what is truly happening with that Friesian horse.

Reference: Sample SH, Fox KM, Wunn D, Roth E, Friedrichs KR. Hematologic and biochemical reference intervals for adult Friesian horses from North America. Vet Clin Pathol. 2015 Jun;44(2):194-9.https://www.fenwayfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Friesian-Blood-Study.pdf

**Values Determined using Sysmex XT hematology analyzer and the Olympus AU/700 chemistry analyzer. These reference intervals are most appropriately used with blood analyzed on these same analyzers. Trends are appropriate to consider when assessing Friesian blood work in daily practice.**

17/08/2022

Muchas felicidades a todos los colegas !!!

18/03/2021

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2021 – After a year of pandemic that drastically reduced the activity in the equestrian community, equestrians face the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, a…

11/03/2021

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07/03/2021

As we continue to monitor the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus infection (EHM) in Florida, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (like fever, diarrhea, discharge from the nostrils, coughing, or an increased respiratory rate) and take the temperature twice daily (anything greater than 101.5 is considered a fever).

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information about biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity
To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit https://aaep.org/horsehealth/faq-equine-herpesvirus-ehv

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