Browsing by Subject "horse"
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(2012-02-14)This story suite is a work of autobiographical fiction, a coming of age tale which uses a young girl’s relationship to horses—along with various people and places connected to the horse world—as its narrative theme. The ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)Studies in other species indicate high protein diets increase urinary calcium (Ca) excretion and may lead to negative calcium balance and reduced bone density. As overfeeding of protein is commonplace in the horse ...
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(2009-05-15)This thesis identifies the equine-related topics that are important to Texas college-age horse owners and enthusiasts and the channels/sources they use to get equine-related information. Little research has focused on this ...
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(2009-05-15)This study was undertaken to compare the absorption and retention of copper and zinc when supplemented to exercising horses in the form of sulfate or organic-chelate mineral supplements. Nine mature horses were used in a ...
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(2012-07-16)The equine paranasal sinuses are a frequent site of disease. They are anatomically complex structures encased in bone that are difficult to visualize. Because of their complexity and location, accurate diagnosis and ...
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(2016-12-08)Information regarding dietary requirements to maintain or alter body condition in the horse is scarce; however, a recently developed nutritional model was acceptably accurate in prediction of the energy required to alter ...
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(Texas A & M University. Libraries, 1985)
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(Texas A & M University. Libraries, 1988)
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(2012-02-14)The genetic component of mammalian male fertility is complex and involves thousands of genes. The majority of these genes are distributed on autosomes and the X chromosome, while a small number are located on the Y chromosome. ...
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(2022-05-18)Stallion fertility is a complex trait, affected by a considerable genetic component. Knowledge about the genetic factors contributing to reduced fertility in stallions is currently limited. The goal of this Dissertation ...
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Effect of Bioactive Proteins on Gait Kinematics and Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Mature Horses (2017-08-01)Twenty-seven mature Quarter horses were used in a randomized design to determine the effects of bioactive protein supplementation on gait kinematics and systemic inflammatory markers in a 34-d trial. Treatments consisted ...
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(2013-12-12)Four Quarter Horses (2 to 3 yr; 401 to 432 kg BW) were used in a simple crossover design for a 49-d study to determine the effect of dietary starch levels on post-exercise glycogen replenishment. Horses were fed either ...
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(2011-02-22)Sixteen horses (2 to 4 yr; 357 to 439 kg BW) were utilized in a randomized complete block design for a 140 d trial to determine effect of omega 3 PUFAs (n-3) supplementation on markers of inflammation in young horses in ...
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(2010-10-12)Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) has been reported to occur in 40% to over 90% of horses across multiple equestrian disciplines. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of trace mineral supplementation ...
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The Effect of Various Levels of Dietary Starch on Glycogen Replenishment in the Light Working Horse (2015-12-07)Nine Quarter Horses (2 to 7 yr; 409 to 494 kg BW) were used in a 3 x 3 Latin square with replication study lasting 105 d to determine the effect of various levels of dietary starch on glycogen replenishment in the light ...
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(2019-07-15)Mitochondrial health is pertinent to optimizing athletic performance and is maintained in part by dietary antioxidants such as selenium (Se) and vitamin E (vitE). Mitochondrial adaptations to elevated dietary Se coupled ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)The aim of this study was to determine the effects of density and provision of water on behavior, stress, and weight loss in slaughter horses during transport. A 16.2-m long, single deck, semi-trailer was divided into three ...
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(2011-02-22)Throughout the performance horse industry, the occurance of various muscle disorders is common and can be detrimental to the performance and longevity of equine athletes. Research has revealed effects of diet manipulation, ...
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(2009-05-15)Horse owners commonly maintain their broodmares in training and competition during the breeding season. The effect this has on mare reproductive efficiency has received limited attention. Heat stress has shown to be ...
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(2012-02-14)Nineteen yearling Quarter Horses were utilized in a randomized, complete block design to evaluate systemic cytokine gene expression and circulating leukocyte population in young horses following an intra-articular ...