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Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
August 18, 2021

Antimicrobial Use in Horses: Double-Edged Sword

Veterinarians prescribe antibiotic drugs to horses faced with infections however antibiotics can come with adverse side effects and long-term Read more
Veterinarian performing a neurologic exam on a horse.
August 16, 2021

Wobbly Horse: What’s Wrong with Him?

Researchers reviewed medical records of horses diagnosed with spinal ataxia, and, surprisingly, found that EPM was not a top Read more
Veterinarian performing a neurologic exam on a horse.
August 02, 2021

Diagnosing, Differentiating Equine Neurological Diseases

Horses with neurological deficits often express the same clinical signs despite being diagnosed with different diseases. Read more
Colicky horse laying down in a stall at the vet hospital.
July 21, 2021

Colitis in Horses: Testing for Cause of Diarrhea

Because it causes diarrhea and rapid debilitation in horses, knowing the underlying cause of colitis will provide valuable information. Read more
Wood Tick
April 12, 2021

Lyme Disease in Horses: Expanding Tick Range Causes Concern

Researchers tested samples from 551 clinically healthy horses for antibodies to Lyme disease to learn more about the spread Read more
Vet taking a foal's temperature.
March 08, 2021

Bacteria in Equine Microbiome Can Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance

Analysis of samples collected from foals confirmed the ease with which antibiotic-resistant bacteria can become established in the microbiome. Read more
KER research horse Country Minister being hacked around the Kentucky Equine Research Performance Center
March 05, 2021

Immunity: Training Creates Anti-Inflammatory State in Horses

Overtraining can result in increased upper respiratory tract infections, but immune function may improve with long-term physical activity. Read more
Show jumper over fence
November 02, 2020

Myofibrillar Myopathy in Horses: Dietary Help Possible

MFM shares certain characteristics with recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis and polysaccharide storage myopathy, but the underlying cause is novel. Read more
Grey pony wearing a fly sheet and standing in a drylot
October 28, 2020

Ross River Virus in Horses

RRV, also known as epidemic polyarthritis or Ross River fever, has been recognized throughout Australia with especially high rates Read more
Close-up photo of a Standardbred race horse.
October 12, 2020

Mares and Muscle Disease: Is Estrous Cycle a Factor?

According to studies and anecdotal reports, mares are more likely to suffer from exertional rhabdomyolysis. Could a correlation exist Read more
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