In a comprehensive study on aetiology and pathogenesis of idiopathic equine headshaking syndrome, this paper focusses on the evaluation of an online survey among horse breeders within Germany. The results show that age, sex and breed of the horses described by breeders are identical with the ...
A randomised, blinded, crossover study to assess the efficacy of a feed supplement in alleviating the clinical signs of headshaking in 32 horses Reasons for performing study: Feed supplements are commonly used by owners to alleviate headshaking; however, randomised, controlled trials are required to...
Equine headshaking syndrome is a medical problem that is most commonly manifested as repetitive, rapid tic-like headtossing in a vertical plane, although side-to-side or rotary movements of the head can also be observed. There are many causes of headshaking syndrome in horses, including ...
A questionnaire was completed by owners of 31 horses with headshaking syndrome. The history, time of onset, clinical presentation and treatment of this condition were reported. Headshaking appeared to be light-stimulated in approximately 60% of the horses. The condition is seasonal and recurring ...
Simple Summary: Equine headshaking syndrome is a painful condition causing the horse to shake or flick its head violently without any obvious reason. Treatments for the condition are poorly effective and information on the condition in Australian horses is lacking. An online survey was se...
horsesSimple Summary Horses with trigeminal-mediated headshaking syndrome suffer from pain and electric-shock-like sensation in the nerve that runs across their faces (trigeminal nerve), leading to violent head jerking that impairs their performance and quality of life. This condition has no curative...
Equine headshaking syndrome is a painful condition causing the horse to shake or flick its head violently without any obvious reason. Treatments for the condition are poorly effective and information on the condition in Australian horses is lacking. An online survey was sent to owners of headshakin...
The current study was implemented to evaluate the potential effects of experimental changes in blood pH and electrolytes on headshaking [16]. This preliminary study sought to utilize horses diagnosed with trigeminal-mediated headshaking syndrome and assess the effects of intravenous infusion of 5% ...
Therefore, in most horses presented with headshaking, a considerable number of diagnostic procedures and different therapies are performed. The objectives of this study were to analyse the impact of different diagnostic procedures on diagnosis, therapy, and outcome in horses with headshaking and to ...