Basic Health
June 15, 2011
Donkeys Aren’t Horses
Donkeys and horses have many anatomical and metabolic differences, some of which are quite important from a veterinary care
June 07, 2011
Equine Euthanasia Guidelines Published
The AAEP's recommendations were designed with the health and well-being of the horse as the most important concerns.
May 19, 2011
A Novel Treatment for Sarcoids in Horses
Austrian researchers believe that topical application of acyclovir is useful in the treatment of sarcoids. Acyclovir is an antiviral
May 03, 2011
Chronic Respiratory Disease and Electroacupuncture in Horses
Studies conducted at Florida State University indicated that this technique has anti-inflammatory effects in horses and therefore might be
May 02, 2011
Equine Pasture Planning
So, what's to plan about a pasture? You fence in some land and add water and horses, right? That
April 28, 2011
No Gall Bladder for Horses? No Problem!
Despite the absence of a gall bladder, horses have no problems digesting a moderate amount of fat.
April 26, 2011
Diagnosis of Equine Heart Disease
Veterinarians might gain insight into diagnoses by considering cTnI levels, and could also monitor changes in the level as
April 20, 2011
Anti-inflammatory Substance Found in Horse Saliva
Researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta have discovered that a peptide derived from protein
April 19, 2011
Risk Factors for Colic In Horses
Several survey-based studies have been performed to better determine what roles diet and dietary changes play in the
April 07, 2011
Temporomandibular Joint Irritation in Horses
TMJ irritation is being blamed for lameness, weight loss, head tossing, resistance, and a host of other problems.