Diseases

When omeprazole is abruptly discontinued, high levels of gastrin stimulate the parietal cells to produce hydrochloric acid and rebound Read more

An important aspect of managing horses with MFM is thoughtful exercise, which strengthens muscle and builds enzymes needed to Read more

Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm. Read more

Hypersalivation, also known as slobbers, is usually due to ingested mycotoxins or ergot alkaloids, often part of the forage Read more

In addition to diet changes, management and exercise protocols recommended for MFM horses play important roles in affected horses. Read more

A research team set out to gain a better understanding of the role of lipids and lipid metabolism in Read more

A rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective stall-side test kit that detects PPID may be on the horizon for horse owners Read more

Medications blocking GLP-1 receptors could be suitable therapeutic agents to include in a treatment protocol for hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis. Read more

A recent study found that feeding alfalfa pellets helps horses with severe asthma more than feeding steamed hay. Read more

In the case of dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the hndgut microbiome, veterinarians may recommend fecal microbiota transplant.  Read more