Health
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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