Latex and Equine Allergies/COPD Research

This study revealed an association between latex and allergies/COPD in horses similar to a previously-known exposure link in humans. Latex sources include synthetic training surfaces (racetracks, arenas) and debris in the environment from the wearing of tires on road surfaces. https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/article/evidence-suggests-previously-unrecognized-latex-allergies-may-play-role-equine-asthma