Diseases

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

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

August 02, 2021
Diagnosing, Differentiating Equine Neurological Diseases
Horses with neurological deficits often express the same clinical signs despite being diagnosed with different diseases.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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