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The Progress of Equine Medical Research in China

A Special Issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 1428

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Prof. Dr. Jing Li

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College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
Interests: equine microbial physiology in gastrointestinal and reproductive tract; antimicrobial resistance
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Dr. Rebecca Sarah Victoria Parkes

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Hong Kong Jockey Club, No. 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China
Interests: equine welfare; lameness; veterinary education
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Equine medicine in China has entered a period of rapid development, driven by the expansion of the horse industry, growing welfare awareness, and increasing demand for evidence-based veterinary care. This Special Issue, titled “The Progress of Equine Medical Research in China”, aims to provide an up-to-date platform showcasing high-quality research that reflects both China’s unique clinical challenges and its rising contributions to global equine health. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and clinical case series addressing key topics such as infectious and parasitic diseases, emerging pathogens, antimicrobial stewardship, diagnostic innovation, and preventive strategies tailored to local epidemiological contexts. In addition, submissions exploring advances in equine surgery, sports medicine, orthopedics, reproductive medicine, internal medicine, and critical care are strongly encouraged. We are particularly interested in translational studies that bridge research discovery with clinical application, including biomarker identification, imaging-based decision support, and precision medicine approaches. By highlighting novel findings, regional datasets, and clinical experience from Chinese equine practice, this Special Issue seeks to strengthen international collaboration and promote standardized clinical guidelines of equine medicine across Asia and beyond.

Dr. Jing Li
Dr. Rebecca Sarah Victoria Parkes
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • China
  • equine medicine
  • equine surgery
  • sports medicine
  • diagnostic imaging
  • reproduction
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • epidemiology
  • infectious diseases
  • public health

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Modified Apgar Score and Early Physical Parameters in Luxi Black Donkey Foals at Birth: A Prospective Observational Study
by Abd Ullah, Liu Bing, Dou Manna, Pengshuai Li, Kang Jiawei, Yu Jie, Muhammad Zahoor Khan and Changfa Wang
Vet. Sci. 2026, 13(7), 669; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13070669 - 9 Jul 2026
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Neonatal assessment in donkey foals is essential for reducing perinatal mortality and improving early management, yet breed-specific data remain scarce, particularly for indigenous Chinese breeds such as the Luxi Black donkey—an economically and genetically valuable breed of Shandong Province for which neonatal vitality [...] Read more.
Neonatal assessment in donkey foals is essential for reducing perinatal mortality and improving early management, yet breed-specific data remain scarce, particularly for indigenous Chinese breeds such as the Luxi Black donkey—an economically and genetically valuable breed of Shandong Province for which neonatal vitality has not been previously characterized. This prospective observational study aimed to describe the distribution of a modified four-parameter Apgar score and to summarize early physiological and morphometric parameters in Luxi Black donkey foals at birth. The study further explored whether these early parameters differed across Apgar score categories, with the aim of providing preliminary breed-specific reference data for neonatal assessment in this indigenous donkey breed. Fifty Jennies and the resulting 51 foals were enrolled at the National Black Donkey Breeding Center in Dong’e County, Shandong, China. Within 5 min of delivery, each foal was scored using a modified Apgar system (heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle tone, reflex response; maximum 8), and heart rate, respiratory rate, time to first suckling, rectal temperature, birth weight, body height, body length, chest girth, and abdomen girth were recorded. Foals were grouped according to their observed modified Apgar score categories (8/8, 7/8, 6/8, and 0/8). All 51 foals were included in the descriptive analysis of Apgar score distribution, while the three stillborn foals with an Apgar score of 0/8 were described separately and excluded from statistical comparisons. Physiological and morphometric parameters were compared only among live-born foals with Apgar scores of 8/8, 7/8, and 6/8. Of the 51 foals, 35 (68.63%) scored 8/8, 7 (13.73%) scored 7/8, 6 (11.76%) scored 6/8, and 3 (5.88%) were stillborn. Among live-born foals, respiratory rate (p = 0.008), time to first suckling (p < 0.001), and rectal temperature (p = 0.001) differed significantly among Apgar score categories, whereas heart rate showed no significant difference (p = 0.052). Birth weight and morphometric measurements did not differ significantly among live Apgar score categories. These preliminary findings suggest that the modified Apgar score may support early descriptive observation of neonatal status in Luxi Black donkey foals, although further studies with larger cohorts and objective outcome-based measures are needed. Full article
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Anti-Inflammatory and Metabolic Effects of Fresh Versus Freeze-Dried Platelet-Rich Plasma on Equine Osteoarthritis in an Ex Vivo Cartilage-Synovium Explant Co-Culture System: A Pilot Study
by Shiyu Duan, Zixuan Wang, Yuchen Jia, Xin’er Lan, Cong Peng, Xiyue Deng, Hui Jiang, Wei Wang, Guangzhi Zhong, Yiping Zhu and Jing Li
Vet. Sci. 2026, 13(7), 654; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13070654 - 6 Jul 2026
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Equine osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of lameness and economic loss in horses. While platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has clinical potential, the biological effects of fresh PRP (F-PRP) and freeze-dried PRP (FD-PRP) remain insufficiently defined. This pilot study compared 25% and 50% F-PRP [...] Read more.
Equine osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of lameness and economic loss in horses. While platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has clinical potential, the biological effects of fresh PRP (F-PRP) and freeze-dried PRP (FD-PRP) remain insufficiently defined. This pilot study compared 25% and 50% F-PRP and FD-PRP in an interleukin-1β-induced equine cartilage-synovium explant co-culture model. PRP treatments reduced inflammatory responses, with significant downregulation of COX-2 and PGE2 expression, and 25% F-PRP showed the most consistent inhibition of nitric oxide production. PRP also significantly reduced glycosaminoglycan release and altered matrix-related gene expression; however, FD-PRP significantly upregulated MMP13, indicating a potential pro-catabolic response. Untargeted LC/MS metabolomics showed that F-PRP and FD-PRP were associated with changes in glucose, purine, amino acid, lipid, and nucleotide metabolism. Growth factor analysis further showed lower PDGF and TGF-β1 concentrations in FD-PRP than in F-PRP. Overall, F-PRP showed more consistent anti-inflammatory and matrix-protective effects, whereas FD-PRP requires further optimization and safety validation before clinical application. Full article
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