Whittaker, A.G., Love, S., Parkin, T.D.H. , Duz, M. and Hughes, K.J. (2009) Stabling causes a significant increase in the pH of the equine airway. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(9), pp. 940-943. (doi: 10.2746/042516409X474383)
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Abstract
Regulation of pH homeostasis in the equine lung is poorly understood. Measurement of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) pH provided a simple, highly repeatable and noninvasive method for the longitudinal investigation of changes in airway pH in response to environmental changes. Stabling of horses was found to lead to a small (approximately 100-200 parts/billion) but significant (P<0.001) increase in ambient ammonia concentration when compared to pasture. This increase in exposure to ambient ammonia concentration was associated with significant (P = 0.002) increases in EBC pH and exhaled ammonia (P = 0.013). Stable feed/bedding management type had no effect on EBC pH or exhaled ammonia concentration, while ambient ammonia concentration was influenced by stable management type
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Parkin, Professor Tim and Hughes, Mr Kristopher and Duz, Mr Marco and Love, Professor Sandy |
| Authors: | Whittaker, A.G., Love, S., Parkin, T.D.H., Duz, M., and Hughes, K.J. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Equine Veterinary Journal |
| ISSN: | 0425-1644 |
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