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Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
January 10, 2024

Adding Acetaminophen to Lameness Management Plan for Horses

Acetaminophen appears both safe and effective in horses with naturally occurring lameness, making it another potential treatment option. Read more
Horse laying down in sand
January 01, 2024

Study Confirms Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Colic Surgery

Data on long-term survival and return to athleticism can help owners make decisions when it comes to giving the Read more
Roping horse
January 01, 2024

CBD Improves Pain, Quality of Life for Arthritic Horses, Study Says

CBD is becoming increasingly popular in both human and veterinary medicine partly because it is perceived as a natural Read more
December 20, 2023

Exploring Bone Marrow Macrophages for Equine Osteoarthritis

A recent study shows that a type of white blood cells isolated from bone marrow can improve lameness and Read more
Close up photo of a hose being used to pour water on hay for soaking.
December 13, 2023

Beyond Dust Reduction: Soaking Hay Improves Lung Function in Asthmatic Horses

While hay soaking decreases the presence of dust particles, only one study demonstrates that hay soaking improves lung function. Read more
December 11, 2023

Measuring Salivary Insulin Desirable But Not Yet Feasible

In other species, such as humans and dogs, insulin can be measured in saliva samples collected from the patient Read more
Fat chestnut horse
November 29, 2023

Medications Provide Added Protection for Some Horses at Risk of Laminitis

Horses with abnormally high levels of circulating insulin have an increased risk of a specific form of laminitis. Read more
Colicky horse laying down in a stall at the vet hospital.
November 22, 2023

Abdominal Health of Horses: Colic Caused by Coronaviruses?

Data from one study did not support a causative role of coronaviruses in equine colic secondary to colonic disease. Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
November 20, 2023

Antibiotic Therapy and Hindgut Health in Horses

The exact mechanism by which antibiotics induce diarrhea is speculative, but researchers believe antibiotics alter microbiome diversity. Read more
November 18, 2023

Treating Tendon Disease in Horses with Stem Cells: A Controlled Trial

Despite the popularity of stem cell therapy, there is little evidence-based data collected from controlled clinical trials. Read more
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