We review the literature on equid locomotor biomechanics and evolution, and propose two novel hypotheses.
Christine M. Janis, Christine M. Janis, Raymond L. Bernor 2019, 'The Evolution of Equid Monodactyly: A Review Including a New Hypothesis', Frontiers in Ecology and Evolutionhttps://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2019.00119/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Enamel patterns on the occlusal surfaces of equid teeth are asserted to have tribal-level differences.
Nicholas A. Famoso, Edward Byrd Davis 2016, 'On the relationship between enamel band complexity and occlusal surface area in Equids(Mammalia, Perissodactyla)', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/2181.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This has potential consequences for the diagnosis of these viruses and their management in wild and captive equid populations.
Azza Abdelgawad, Armando Damiani, Simon Y. W. Ho, Günter Strauss, Claudia A. Szentiks,Marion L. East, Nikolaus Osterrieder, Alex D. Greenwood 2016, 'Zebra Alphaherpesviruses (EHV-1 and EHV-9): Genetic Diversity, Latency and Co-Infections',Viruseshttp://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/8/9/262. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Even so, numerous clinical syndromes have been identified in equid species in association with these viruses.
Marenzoni ML, Stefanetti V, Danzetta ML, Timoney PJ 2015, 'Gammaherpesvirus infections in equids: a review', Veterinary Medicine : Research and Reportshttp://www.dovepress.com/gammaherpesvirus-infections-in-equids-a-review-peer-reviewed-article-VMRR. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)