This review describes the physiological role of cortisol in the horses' body and the
usefulness of cortisol concentration measurements in assessing welfare and diagnosing …

The monitoring of endocrine and immunologic markers during exercise is of paramount
importance to assess and/or maintain the physical well-being of athletes as well as to …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of moderate treadmill exercise session
on body surface and core temperature in dog measured by means of two infrared …

Simple Summary The centuries-old patronal festivals in Menorca (Spain) represent an
alternative to the common use of horses. During festivals, horses are exposed to potential …

During an African horse sickness (AHS) outbreak, horses were able to exercise daily in a net-
covered arena, yet the physiological responses to exercise in a netted arena was unknown …

Simple Summary Heat exchange between the body surface and the external environment
plays an important role in the regulation of body temperature in animals. Previous studies on …

Simple Summary Horses travel frequently during their life activities. Body temperature
monitoring is a valuable resource for assessing welfare, physiological state and stress …

Simple Summary The reproductive cycle of mares is associated with many hormonal
changes, but the effects of this cycle and pregnancy on adrenocorticotropic hormone and …

♦ Corresponding author: krumrych@ ukw. edu. pl abstract the aim of the study was to
evaluate the effect of regular physical exercise on cortisol concentration and oxygen …

The objective of this study was to evaluate barrel horses undergoing a field test with one
repetition. Quarter-Horses were used (14 males and females; average age: 6.5 years old) …