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August 08, 2022

Drooling to Find Biomarkers of EGUS in Horse Saliva

Researchers used biomarkers in saliva to determine if they could predict the presence of gastric ulcers in horses. Read more
Horses eating hay in sandy paddock
July 13, 2022

Seeking Sweet Success: Using the Oral Sugar Test for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

Researchers performed a study to pinpoint the most reliable oral sugar test protocol for diagnosing insulin dysregulation. Read more
July 11, 2022

Equine Glandular Gastric Disease: Diagnosing Difficulties

Experts recently discovered that diagnosing EGGD accurately using gastroscopy and current guidelines may not be as reliable as once Read more
June 22, 2022

MRI of the Equine Pituitary Gland: What is Normal?

In the future, MRI might play a vital role in definitively diagnosing PPID, but some basic background work must Read more
June 20, 2022

Recovery from Laminitis: The Road May Be Longer for Some Horses

New data show laminitic horses typically fall into one of two categories: those that improve quickly or those that Read more
June 05, 2022

Minutes Matter for Horses Undergoing Testing for PPID

Testing for PPID requires precision timing or results may prompt misdiagnosis, according to new research. Read more
Horse after intense exercise
May 18, 2022

Genetic Mutation Found in Anhidrotic Horses

Long believed to have a heritable component, researchers recently identified a genetic mutation that may be responsible for anhidrosis. Read more
April 25, 2022

Toxic Plant for Horses: Meadow Saffron

Researchers expected horses to avoid hay contaminated with toxic meadow saffron but, surprisingly, they preferred it to clean, safe Read more
March 09, 2022

Creeping Indigo: A Dangerous Weed for Horses

Increased recognition of creeping indigo in pastures and an uptick in cases of toxicity in horses have researchers on Read more
March 09, 2022

Ryegrass Staggers in Horses

When infected with an endophytic fungus, perennial ryegrass can be problematic, even dangerous, for horses. Read more
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