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March 01, 2022

Disease Report: Japanese Encephalitis in Horses

Australian horse owners should be vigilant for signs of illness in their horses, as Japanese encephalitis virus has been Read more
February 28, 2022

Oral Stem Cells Help Heal Wounds in Horses

In a recent study, stem cells derived from oral tissues positively influenced the healing of wounds. Read more
Vet taking x-ray of stifle.
February 21, 2022

Measuring Bone Mineral Content in Horses Using Digital X-rays

Researchers recently confirmed that the use of unprocessed digital radiography images allows for accurate evaluation of bone mineral content. Read more
Horse eating hay
February 17, 2022

Botulism in Horses: An Introduction

Botulism typically occurs as a result of consuming moldy hay or improperly fermented haylage, though grain has been implicated Read more
Grey horse looking out of a barn
February 16, 2022

Equine Infectious Anemia: New Year, New Cases

In the United States, two types of EIA tests are authorized for use: agar gel immunodiffusion test and the Read more
Photo of a horse with a sarcoid on her cheek
February 09, 2022

Immunotherapy Improves Recovery Odds of Horses with Sarcoids

A recently developed technique called “sarcoid immunotherapy” could be the solution to reducing sarcoidosis in horses. Read more
February 07, 2022

Exploring Medications for Stereotypic Behaviors in Horses

Preliminary data show that modulating brain neurotransmitters by gut microbiota plays a key role in the pathophysiology of anxiety Read more
Horse wearing a fly mask looking over a fence
February 02, 2022

Equine Comfort: Bloodsucking Stable Flies Might Soon Meet Their Match

Reducing the population of stable flies often depends on a multipronged approach: manure management, high-powered fans, insecticides, and fly Read more
Mares and foals in a pasture at an Australian Breeding Farm
January 31, 2022

Essential Oils Fight Microorganisms Responsible for Endometritis in Mares

Brazilian researchers tested three essential oils to determine their effectiveness against common microorganisms that trigger endometritis. Read more
Senior horse
January 26, 2022

Muscle Loss: Atrophy Scoring System for Horses Introduced

Researchers set out to create a simple scoring system to assess muscle atrophy and to determine if atrophy was Read more
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