Since “free radical research” started in 1954, understanding the role of oxidants and
antioxidants in physiological and pathological conditions has increased continuously …

Recurrent airway obstruction is a widely recognised airway disorder, characterised by
hypersensitivity‐mediated neutrophilic airway inflammation and lower airway obstruction in …

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a method for the recovery of respiratory secretions that line
the peripheral airways and alveoli. Overall, BAL is considered very safe and sufficiently …

Any disorder impairing a performance horse's ability to ventilate its lungs and exchange
oxygen compromises exercise performance in any discipline. Since bronchoalveolar lavage …

It remains unclear how pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and pergolide treatment
(Prascend [pergolide tablets]) affect endocrine and immune function in horses. To evaluate …

Objective To determine whether a cyclooxygenase (COX)‐2 selective nonsteroidal anti‐
inflammatory drug (NSAID) would reduce gastric ulceration and gastrointestinal (GI) …

Background The severe form of equine asthma is associated with pathological changes of
the peripheral airways and pulmonary parenchyma that are only partly described. Also, the …

Equine inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) represent
a spectrum of chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in horses resembling human …

Abstract Purpose of Review Farmers are routinely exposed to organic dusts and
aeroallergens that can have adverse respiratory health effects including asthma. Horses are …

Establishing the osteoarticular status of the horse is often performed by means of
radiological screening of the animals. Widespread blood sampling could reveal to be an …