Health
May 15, 2024
Upper Airway Obstruction in Barrel Racing Horses
Researchers determined the prevalence of upper airway obstruction by retroactively reviewing medical records of barrel racing horses.
May 13, 2024
No Link Between Glandular Ulcers and Equine Herpesviruses
Researchers investigating two herpesviruses in horses found no association between them and equine glandular gastric disease.
May 08, 2024
Exploring Mitotherapy for Novel Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Horses
Osteoarthritis, an inflammatory degenerative condition affecting the whole joint, is a leading cause of lameness among performance horses.
May 01, 2024
Factors Affecting Equine Asthma and the Gut-Lung Axis
Equine asthma negatively affects athletic performance and, in severe cases, seriously compromises quality of life.
April 24, 2024
Time of Twin Reduction Affects Live Foaling Rate
Twin pregnancies put mares at risk and rarely result in healthy foals, which explains why one twin is typically
April 22, 2024
Phenylbutazone May Improve Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Veterinary researchers found that phenylbutazone decreases insulin and glucose responses, thereby improving insulin dysregulation.
April 17, 2024
Antibiotic Use and Abuse: Example of Equine Asthma
Using antibiotics inappropriately contributes to antimicrobial resistance in both human and veterinary medicine.
April 15, 2024
New Tool Recognizes Pain in Horses with Osteoarthritis
With a new tool, horse owners may be able to monitor chronic pain in their horses and gauge when
April 08, 2024
A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
Scientists recently compared bedding in three critical categories to help horse owners choose the best bedding.
April 01, 2024
Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses
Causes of leaky gut syndrome are still being studied. Stress, in various forms, such as heat and transport, can