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June 02, 2025

Complexity of Wound Healing in Horses Thwarts Treatment Efforts

Researchers investigate novel ways to expedite wound healing in horses, including efforts proven successful in other species. Read more
Weanlings in pasture
May 19, 2025

Probiotic Effects on Mucosal Health, Immunity in Horses

Scientists devised a study to determine if administering long-term probiotics affected mucosal immunity in horses. Read more
Horse looking out over stall door
April 02, 2025

Environmental Sound Enrichment Improves Equine Welfare

Is music the path to a less-stressed life for your horse? Environmental sound enrichment, as classical music, increased serotonin Read more
Colicky horse laying down in a stall at the vet hospital.
February 10, 2025

Top Worries Following Surgery in Horses

Researchers from the United Kingdom recently reviewed data from over 65 studies to examine potential postoperative complications in horses. Read more
February 05, 2025

Use Caution When Storing Antifreeze and Other Products Containing Ethylene Glycol Around Horses

Mammals are vulnerable to ethylene glycol poisoning, yet sensitivity differs among species. How horses react to ethylene glycol ingestion Read more
January 27, 2025

Exploring Stem Cells for Wounds in Horses: Promoting Healing, Preventing Infection

A pilot study lays the foundation for future work that will more fully explore the role of the stem Read more
January 22, 2025

Novel Immunotherapy Protocol Improves Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

A new protocol that involved administering only a few injections each year proved a promising treatment for insect bite Read more
January 20, 2025

Black Walnut Poisoning in Horses

A major concern of black walnut toxicity is laminitis, but other symptoms include depression, stocking up, colic, and fever. Read more
December 11, 2024

Researchers Test Herbs for Deworming Effectiveness in Horses

Lulled by the idea of “natural” treatment options, some owners use plant derivatives to deworm their horses, though effectiveness Read more
October 07, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Pain Recognition in Horses

With the rapid expansion of AI in various sectors of our lives, it’s not surprising that experts are using Read more
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