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Close-up of a racehorse's legs during a gallop
March 25, 2020

An Overview of Sesamoiditis in Horses

Sesamoiditis occurs in all types of athletic horses because the suspensory apparatus bears a significant burden during exercise, yet Read more
Foal laying in field
March 18, 2020

Fighting Infections in Horses, Foals by Boosting Immunity

To help demonstrate that antimicrobial resistance is a threat to the equine industry, a group of veterinary researchers provided Read more
Leading a horse off a large trailer.
March 13, 2020

Minimize Transport-Related Disease, Gastric Ulceration in Horses

While many management strategies minimize stress and illness during and after transport, injuries, dehydration, and respiratory issues persist. Read more
Horses in stalls at Thoroughbred nutrition research farm
March 11, 2020

Abdominal Surgery in Horses: Obesity Complicates Healing

No horse owner wants to think about a horse undergoing surgery, but it’s best to give the horse every Read more
Arabian Trotting
March 09, 2020

Melanomas in Horses: New Topical Treatment Shows Promise

While many melanomas in horses are benign, some tumors advance to malignancy, sometimes ending in widespread metastasis that includes Read more
Horses touching noses
February 26, 2020

Wintertime Cold and Flu Season: For Horses, Too?

Equine influenza viruses are highly contagious and can rapidly spread through populations. Unlike humans, no “flu season” has yet Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
February 24, 2020

New Research: The Changing Face of Parasitism in Horses

Researchers have noted a marked change in the parasites responsible for fatal infections in the last two decades (from Read more
Close-up of hooves in an arena
February 17, 2020

Pain Control in Horses with Forelimb Lameness

When lameness occurs, especially chronic unsoundness, pain-relieving medication is often prescribed by veterinarians in an effort to alleviate discomfort. Read more
Close-up photo of a horse's hooves with a club foot
February 12, 2020

Clubfoot in Horses: Inbreeding May Increase Likelihood

A clubfoot is typically characterized by its boxy, upright appearance, due in part to excessive heel growth, and Read more
Close-up of horse with pricked ears
February 10, 2020

Middle Ear Disease in Horses

Dysfunction of the temporohyoid joint is referred to as temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) and encompasses diseases of the middle ear, Read more
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