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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
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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
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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May 13, 2024

No Link Between Glandular Ulcers and Equine Herpesviruses

Researchers investigating two herpesviruses in horses found no association between them and equine glandular gastric disease. Read more
April 22, 2024

Phenylbutazone May Improve Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

Veterinary researchers found that phenylbutazone decreases insulin and glucose responses, thereby improving insulin dysregulation. Read more
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March 18, 2024

Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in Etiology

Right dorsal colitis is a disease of the large intestine often brought about by excessive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Read more
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