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Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
January 23, 2017

Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Older Horses

Approximately one in seven horses will be diagnosed with PPID, so a working knowledge of signs indicative of the Read more
Shiny horse with dapples
January 12, 2017

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy in Warmblood Horses

Veterinarians presented research regarding the clinical presentation of PSSM in Warmbloods at a convention. Read more
Horses in barn
January 03, 2017

New Test for Monitoring Equine Respiratory Health

Recurrent airway obstruction, commonly referred to as heaves, leaves hundreds of horses unable to participate in athletic events and Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
November 22, 2016

Equine Cushing’s Disease and Eye Health

Classic signs of disease include a poor coat, recurrent laminitis, lethargy, abnormal fat deposits, and increased thirst and urination. Moreover, Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
November 10, 2016

New Research on Arthritis in Horses

The pain associated with osteoarthritis remains problematic for many horses. Recognizing the need for new options for managing the crippling pain Read more
Two girls with a horse
October 04, 2016

Stem Cell Therapy for Metabolic Horses

Stem cells have become a standard of treatment for horses suffering from musculoskeletal injuries. The technology is autologous, meaning that Read more
Opossum
August 23, 2016

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalopathy and Vitamin E

EPM has similar symptoms to many neurologic diseases and can, therefore, be difficult to diagnose. Supplementing a natural vitamin Read more
Weanling standing in pasture
August 11, 2016

Osteochondrosis in Young Horses: Genetics or Nutrition?

For decades, researchers have tried to pinpoint the cause of osteochondrosis in horses. Osteochondrosis remains an important cause of joint swelling, lameness, Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
August 01, 2016

Laminitis, Insulin Resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Fast Facts

Different breeds of horses with variable innate insulin sensitivities may also play a role in the development of equine Read more
Wood Tick
June 30, 2016

New Research on Lyme Disease in Horses

Many horse owners throughout the world debate the importance of Lyme disease in horses. According to experts, Lyme disease Read more
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