Diseases
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
March 09, 2022
Ryegrass Staggers in Horses
When infected with an endophytic fungus, perennial ryegrass can be problematic, even dangerous, for horses.