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Grey pony wearing a fly sheet and standing in a drylot
October 28, 2020

Ross River Virus in Horses

RRV, also known as epidemic polyarthritis or Ross River fever, has been recognized throughout Australia with especially high rates Read more
Show pony being given a bath in a washrack
October 19, 2020

Researchers Compare Cooling Methods for Equine Athletes

Researchers compared different cooling methods: walking outside, continuous application of water, and intermittent application of water, with and without Read more
Horse's legs as it canters
October 14, 2020

Puncture Wounds and Synovitis in Horses: Blame the Shrubs?

When horses jump Blackthorn hedges, as they may during foxhunting, the thorns can penetrate the skin that covers joints, Read more
Close-up photo of a Standardbred race horse.
October 12, 2020

Mares and Muscle Disease: Is Estrous Cycle a Factor?

According to studies and anecdotal reports, mares are more likely to suffer from exertional rhabdomyolysis. Could a correlation exist Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
October 02, 2020

Feeding Practices and Stereotypies in Horses: A Connection

Why does one horse release anxiety through weaving while another laps its stall? The answers may lie in their Read more
Veterinarian listening to horse with stethoscope
September 30, 2020

Colic Accounts for Most Emergency Vet Calls

Researchers evaluated data from 2,600 emergency calls and found that colic was by far the most common complaint followed Read more
Close-up of a show pony's legs trotting in an arena
September 28, 2020

New Tool Helps Horse Owners Recognize Lameness

Subtle lameness can be challenging for horse owners to diagnose. Veterinarians recently developed a tool using 24 behaviors to Read more
Close-up of horse's legs
September 18, 2020

Regenerative Medicine for Equine Injuries, Lameness

Researchers investigates using special protiens found in stem cells called secretomes to shorten the time between injury and treatment. Read more
Young Thoroughbred Horse Looking Out of his Stall in a Training Barn
September 02, 2020

Detriments of Immobilizing Horses

While immobilizing a limb helps the primary injury heal, prolonged casting can be problematic, resulting in bone, joint, and Read more
Woman bandaging a horse's hind leg.
August 31, 2020

Standing Up to Proud Flesh in Horses

Lower limb wounds in horses sometimes develop excessive granulation tissue during the healing process. Known as proud flesh, the Read more
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