Episode 186 is a classic revisit! We discuss how latex in arena and track footing may trigger a latex allergy and affect equine respiration; we explore Multidrug Resistance Mutation (MDR-1) with the use of Omeprazole for ulcers in horses; and just for fun, we conduct a celebrity pet match.
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Guests and Links for Episode 186:
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BioStar US and Pati Pierucci from Pierucci Dressage
- A Study: Latex allergy could be an asthma trigger for some horses
- Article: Omeprazole for Horses with Ulcers: the Good, Bad and the Questionable
- Ask Hedwig
- Learn more about Whole Food Supplements for your horse and dog’s optimal health at Biostar US
- Follow Healthy Critters Radio on Facebook
First Posted 2/26/2020
Co-host Tigger Montague cites research from a study on rubber track/arena footing and the connection with latex allergy reactions in humans and horses:
“[Researchers found that natural rubber latex] was among ‘the most surprising and significant’ of several new allergens present in the dust horses breathe.
[Dr. Sam] White used advanced computing power to assess more than 400 potential allergens in more than 130 severely asthmatic and healthy horses, working with research groups in Switzerland, France, Canada and the United States. The research revealed many similarities with human allergic asthma and confirmed previously unlinked bacteria, fungi, mite and pollen allergens.
But the allergy risk from latex was the standout finding.
‘The high level of dust associated with training on these surfaces has already been linked with chronic bronchitis, inflammation and oxidative stress in riding instructors, and latex has long been associated with a variety of respiratory conditions in humans…These early results show it could be linked to respiratory problems in horses too…’ “
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