Health
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March 29, 2023
Synovial Tissue May Hold Secret to Treating Osteoarthritis in Horses
he joint, called the synovium, secretes proteins believed to protect cartilage from the devastating effects of inflammation.
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March 29, 2023
Soundness in Senior Horses
Decreased mobility in the form of lameness is a predominant health concern of old horses. What specifically ails these
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March 27, 2023
Rehabilitation for Tendon Injuries in Horses: Stem Cells Useful
Scientists are honing in on the best way to treat injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon. Stem cell
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March 22, 2023
Obese Equine Athletes: Are These “Unhealthy” Healthy Horses?
Obesity is widespread among all classes of horses, not just sedentary ones. Even elite performance horses can become
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March 13, 2023
Severe Equine Asthma: Abnormal Airway Smooth Muscle Explained
Inflammation and excessive growth of airway smooth muscle cause airway obstruction, making it harder for asthmatic horses to breathe.
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March 06, 2023
Role of Nitric Oxide, Endothelial Dysfunction, and Blood Pressure in Laminitis Explored
Laminitis is always a concern for horse owners, and that concern is increasing with the rise of endocrinopathies diagnosed
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March 01, 2023
New Testing Protocol for Equine Metabolic Syndrome
A palatable custom-made “glycemic pellet” was recently developed for insulin dysregulation testing in horses.
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February 27, 2023
Colic Research: Colonic Microchip Trackers in Horses
By surgically implanting microchips in specific regions of the large colon in a horse, researchers gleaned information about this
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February 22, 2023
Why Are You Blanketing Your Horse This Winter?
To better understand the effect of blanketing on hair coat length and diameter, researchers examined hair closely throughout the
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February 20, 2023
IRAP, Stem Cells Fail to Rescue Injured Tendons in Horses
Injured tendons require a moderate level of inflammation to initiate healing, but prolonged inflammation may induce scarring.