@article{MAKHILLJAVA20131223985,
    title = {An Investigation of the Elemental Composition of Horse Hair Affected by Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Using SEM EDX and ICP-OES},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {12},
    number = {2},
    pages = {146-152},
    year = {2013},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2013.146.152},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2013.146.152},
    author = {Krzysztof,Nezir Yaar,Joanna,I.,J. and},
    keywords = {Summer eczema,horses,ultrastructure,hair,blood testing},
    abstract = {Equine metabolic syndrome is a metabolic disorder which is 
  characterized by obesity, insulin resistance and laminitis. At present, its 
  therapy and especially, diagnostic process has not been fully elaborated. The 
  study aimed to examine the elemental composition of hair collected from horses 
  affected by equine metabolic syndrome in order to introduce this kind of analysis 
  as an ancillary diagnostic tool in the course of this disease. Seven horses 
  with diagnosed EMS were chosen as research group. Seven healthy horses served 
  as a control group. Measurements were conducted by means of two independent 
  methods: Scanning Electron Microscopy combined with roentgen microanalysis and 
  Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry to amplify the accuracy 
  of the results. The data obtained revealed differences between the elemental 
  composition of hair collected from horses with equine metabolic syndrome when 
  compared to healthy controls as far as Ca, Zn, S, Pb and Cr contents are concerned. 
  Moreover, it was shown that the mineral composition of the hair of the examined 
  animals was similar to the elemental composition of human hair from individuals 
  suffering from type II diabetes which further confirmed the similarity of this 
  condition in people and horses. In summary, multi-elemental hair analysis in 
  the course of equine metabolic syndrome could be considered as a valuable, noninvasive 
  and convenient diagnostic method complementary to clinical examination and blood 
  testing.}
    }