Health
September 22, 2021
Copper Poisoning in Horses
While copper deficiency can wreak havoc on skeletal and neuromuscular systems, acute and cumulative copper toxicity can lead to
September 15, 2021
Where Do Ticks Stick on Your Horse?
Researchers in the southwest U.S. recently set out to determine the seasonality of tick infestations and attachment site preferences
September 08, 2021
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Search for Biomarkers, Treatments Continues
Researchers are working on noninvasive ways to diagnose and monitor horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS).
September 03, 2021
Soil Ingestion in Horses: What’s Normal?
A recent study took a look at how much soil horses eat under normal grazing conditions and its potential
August 30, 2021
High Alert: Obesity Puts Horses at Risk for Asthma
According to Texas A&M University researchers, overweight horses had ten times higher odds of developing asthma than horses at
August 25, 2021
Wearable Monitors May Help Equine Rehabilitation
An inertial measurement unit (IMU) can help owners track the movement of stall-bound horses and help owners recognize when
August 23, 2021
Relinquish the Sweat Scraper to Best Cool Horses
A recent study shows that constant contact with water is more important for heat conduction than producing and using
August 20, 2021
Ins and Outs of Transdermal NSAID in Horses
If you’re fighting tooth and nail to administer oral medications, the introduction of a transdermal option often pleases horses
August 18, 2021
Antimicrobial Use in Horses: Double-Edged Sword
Veterinarians prescribe antibiotic drugs to horses faced with infections however antibiotics can come with adverse side effects and long-term
August 16, 2021
Wobbly Horse: What’s Wrong with Him?
Researchers reviewed medical records of horses diagnosed with spinal ataxia, and, surprisingly, found that EPM was not a top