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Some of the diagnostic tests are only really suitable for research purposes or lack practicality for everyday use, the researchers said.

Evidence supports the idea that the genetic makeup of horses with asthma makes them more resistant to parasite infection,

"Whether there is a specific immunological mechanism behind this finding still remains to be understood."

Twenty high-level dressage horses and 20 high-level showjumpers were used in the study in Portugal.

Findings show that the training protocol was efficient in inducing adaptations and promoting fitness, while also preserving the horses’ welfare.

The future could involve enhanced and individualized therapies, providing a better outcome for affected animals.