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Vet performing a lameness exam flexing the hock.
July 01, 2024

Infrared Spectroscopy for Detecting Osteoarthritis in Horses

Stepping up their diagnostic game, researchers are using infrared spectroscopy to screen horses for osteoarthritis. Read more
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June 26, 2024

Outcomes for Horses with Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy Differ

Treating horses with EHM is time-consuming, expensive, and has important welfare implications. Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
June 24, 2024

Developmental Orthopedic Disease in Foals: An Overview

Ensuring proper energy intake and nutrient balance is the foundation for setting up a young horse for a strong Read more
Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
June 19, 2024

Early Detection of Osteoarthritis in Horses

When it comes to screening for osteoarthritis, there’s a new game in town: infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Read more
June 03, 2024

Heat Stress in Horses: An Overview

Knowing when horses are at risk for heat stress is just as important as knowing the clinical signs. This Read more
June 03, 2024

Rely on Fecal Egg Counts for Deworming PPID Horses

Some PPID horses may reestablish parasite infections quickly after deworming, highlighting the need for fecal egg count monitoring. Read more
May 29, 2024

Saliva and Gastric Ulcer Status in Horses

A study found that measuring ammonia and bicarbonate levels in saliva can potentially identify horses with equine gastric ulcer Read more
May 27, 2024

Alternative to Pergolide Shows Promise in Horses

Cabergoline, a long-acting intramuscular injection, may be a viable alternative for those horses that cannot take pergolide. Read more
May 22, 2024

Postoperative Colic Care in Horses: When to Say Whoa

Knowing the poor outcomes associated with postoperative reflux in some surgical patients helps owners make difficult end-of-life decisions. Read more
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May 20, 2024

Wearable Glucose Sensor Helps Diagnose Insulin Resistance in Horses

Researchers found that an instantaneous continuous glucose monitoring system can be used in horses, making diagnosis of insulin dysregulation Read more
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