A Meta-Analysis on Quantitative Sodium, Potassium and Chloride Metabolism in Horses and Ponies.

ABSTRACT: The goal of this meta-analysis was to (i) identify any potential differences in the apparent and true digestibility, renal excretion, and retention between ponies and horses and (ii) examine the impact of work on these parameters. Additionally, the study aimed to (iii) evaluate the effects of water deficiency. This meta-analysis used data from 33 studies and plotted them in diagrams similar to the Lucas test against mineral intake. Three studies involved ponies that were later diagnosed with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). These were compared with other data to identify quantitative differences, as they may have clinical significance. If any significant difference was observed, the data were not used for the evaluation of the aforementioned goals. Data were compared within ce

SUBMITTER: Maier I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758655 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature