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The German Sporthorse
(2015)
Objective of the thesis was the presentation of a newly introduced horse breed called German Sporthorse. The great breed diversity in Germany decreased in the late fifties due to intensive exchange of mainly sires beyond ...
Genetics and phenotypes of Chondrodysplasia (Achondroplasia) across domestic animal species
(2015)
This diploma work is dedicated to the condition of disproportionate dwarfism in animals called chondrodysplasia, the genetics behind it and the phenotypic appearance of the animals suffering from it. I have shortly described ...
Immunodeficiencies and immune-mediated disorders in foals
(2015)
From this theoretical review I can conclude that the basic understanding of the development and activation of the immune system is important because neonatal foals lack a functional adaptive immunity for a short period in ...
Inducing the estrus in mares by novel device for light programme
(2015)
The Equilume light mask is a successful method at inducing the mare’s estrous cycle with results similar to mares kept under stable lights but offering the breeder more positives than housing the mare in stables. A survey ...
Poor performance secondary to airway obstruction in horses
(2015)
Upper respiratory tract (URT) obstructions are a common cause of poor performance in both racehorses and sport horses. The URT experiences changes in pressure throughout the different phases of respiration. During inspiration, ...