Skip to content

Health

Pregnant Mare
January 29, 2019

Mare Infertility: Biofilm-Associated Infections

A biofilm consists of colonies of bacteria encased in and protected by slimy layers, which are difficult to eradicate Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
January 28, 2019

Portable Technology Benefits Equine Reproduction

One of the challenging aspects of ambulatory equine veterinary medicine involves having the latest technology stall-side. Read more
Performing a flexion test on a horse's hind leg
January 23, 2019

Poor Performance in Sport Horses

In order to pinpoint the most likely reasons, it is important for a veterinarian to adopt a methodical approach Read more
Exmoor Ponies in pasture
January 21, 2019

Link Between Insulin and Laminitis in Horses Probed

Research shows that laminitis secondary to inflammation is distinct from other forms of laminitis, including endocrinopathic laminitis frequently seen Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
January 16, 2019

Could Acupuncture Help My Horse?

A paper by Huisheng Xie presented at the 2018 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention assesses the use of Read more
Horse scrating belly
January 07, 2019

Study: Still No Test to Predict Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

Veterinarians attempted to use an sLT release assay to predict which Icelandic horses were at risk for developing insect Read more
Thoroughbred racehorse
January 03, 2019

Exploring the “Speed Gene” in Racing Arabians

Researchers collected DNA from 15 Arabian racehorses to analyze the role of the ACTN3 gene, touted by some as Read more
DuraPlex bone mineralization supplement for horses
December 28, 2018

TMJ Problems in Horses

Because horses spend a substantial portion of each day eating and grazing, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and pain can Read more
Close-up of senior horse's eye
December 26, 2018

Equine Cushing’s Disease: Australian and North American Differences

According to a recent study, PPID in certain geographic regions, such as Australia, may not present as classically described, Read more
Foal running in pasture
December 19, 2018

Preventing and Treating Bone Cysts in Horses

In addition to causing lameness in young horses, disturbing training schedules, and leading to osteoarthritis later in life, bone Read more
X

Subscribe to Equinews and get the latest equine nutrition and health news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for free now!