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May 23, 2018

Serotonin May Improve Stallion Fertility

Barriers to reproductive success have led veterinarians and researchers to find alternate ways to improve reproductive parameters in horses. Read more
Horse eating hay
May 21, 2018

Metabolic Horses and Immunity: Response to Vaccination

In addition to obesity and abnormal insulin responses, one recent study shows that equine metabolic syndrome may also take Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
May 15, 2018

Battle of the Biologics for Equine Injuries

Biological therapies, widely used throughout the equine medical industry for various musculoskeletal injuries, include platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow Read more
KER research horse in pasture wearing a grazing muzzle
May 08, 2018

Four Research-Based Tips for Feeding Horses with EMS

According to a recently published article, horse owners should consider these four factors when devising a diet for a Read more
Horse scrating belly
May 02, 2018

Vaccine for Horses with Insect Bite Hypersensitivity

Researchers investigate a theory that vaccinating horses with a molecule that can inhibit or “dampen” the action of inflammatory Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
May 01, 2018

New Muscle Disease Identified in Quarter Horses

Scientists have unearthed a new muscle disease in Quarter Horses and related breeds known as immune-mediated myositis. Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
April 24, 2018

Bisphosphonates and Navicular Disease in Horses

While horsemen continue to discuss the use of bisphosphonate, owners should also consider other tools for maintaining comfort in Read more
Skinny horse in stall
April 17, 2018

Stanzolol for Horses with Osteoarthritis

While many veterinarians first reach for methylprednisolone or triamcinolone when medicating arthritic joints, new research shows that stanzolol may Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
April 11, 2018

Toxins: Problems of the Equine Gastrointestinal Tract

Poisonings occasionally happen in horses, usually because of inadvertent ingestion of toxic plants or chemicals. While poisons may harm Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
April 04, 2018

Inappetence in Horses Given Pergolide

Veterinarians frequently prescribe pergolide for horses and ponies diagnosed with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In fact, it is considered Read more
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