#vet research

[thescienceofracing]

A new study into EIPH in racehorses by Crispe et al. (2017)

[thescienceofracing]

True Story Thursday.

You know how equine research papers that euthanise the horses normally write "the horses were humanely euthanised" or "the horses were humanely destroyed"? I read a paper once that said "the foals were sacrificed". Yes you did read that correctly. the.foals.were.sacrificed.

[rowanmystic]

From the SkeptVet:  More Good News on CBD and Canine Arthritis

Conclusion:

While this is a small study, and no single trial is sufficient to make a definitive judgment, this is good quality evidence which is consistent with other existing studies, and it strengthens the case for CBD as a potential treatment in dogs with arthritis. All of the usual caveats apply- this doesn’t support any of the hundreds of other claims for CBD; many over-the-counter CBD products have uncertain ingredients and poor quality control, so even if CBD has real benefits they may not be seen with poorly regulated products; there is stronger evidence for the benefits and potential risks of NSAIDs, and these are still a first-line treatment for arthritis in appropriate cases, along with weight management and other existing strategies. On the whole, though, the evidence is getting better and better, and the value of CBD for dogs with arthritis seems likely to be quite high.

Source: https://skeptvet.com/Blog/2020/07/more-good-news-on-cbd-and-canine-arthritis/

[thescienceofracing]

Stats Question

I’ve read a lot of conditional logistic regression studies into risk factors for horse falls and it is the approach I’m taking for my research project. But they always (at least the ones I’ve read) use 3 controls to 1 case. 

Is there a reason for this? There is never any justification given in the methodology.

[ethyl-emmanol]

I did my first dead dog dissection today 🙌🏼 I was completely fine and knew my shit so I'm super proud!!