Health
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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