Health

As advances in regenerative medicine move swiftly, veterinarians now have the power to explore the use of stem cells Read more

Affected horses show varying degrees of hind limb hyperflexion; some fold their hind limbs so tightly that the fetlocks Read more

In older horses, low-grade inflammation purportedly predisposes aging mammals to various diseases, like Cushing's, and this is known as Read more

A group of veterinary geneticists suggested that specific geographical breeding practices may influence performance in Thoroughbred racehorses. Read more

Power Doppler may better assess tendon healing helping guide caretakers regarding the safe return of horses to competition with Read more

Severely affected horses experience spontaneous skin sloughing, lacerations, and hematomas from minimal trauma, usually in areas that come into Read more

Maple trees shed distinctive winged fruits called samaras, also called whirlybirds or whirligigs. These seeds can cause a muscle Read more

Often caked with dirt and debris by the time they are discovered, setting the stage for infection, lower limb Read more

Gestational periods of mares are far more variable than other mammals, with anywhere between 320 and 370 days completely Read more

Mechanical loading strengthens bone during growth, so exercised foals show greater bone size and strength, and resistance to bending Read more