Health

August 16, 2023
Amino Acid Levels Differ in Horses With and Without EMS, Laminitis
To improve the understanding of amino acid utilization, horses without EMS, with EMS, and with EMS and laminitis were

August 09, 2023
Injury Rehab in Horses: Pros, Cons, and Future of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
While adipose-derived stem cells have many positive features, using these cells in rehab scenarios doesn’t guarantee success.

August 07, 2023
Swimming: Study Found No Bleeding in Endurance-Trained Horses
Because swimming is frequently used as a conditioning tool, researchers wondered if this particular exercise is associated with bleeding.

August 02, 2023
Simple Saliva Test Identifies Horses with Gastric Ulcers
The value of saliva-based testing for gastric ulcers was explored by measuring proteins in the saliva of horses with

July 24, 2023
Gauging Bone Mineral Density to Predict Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses
Fracture of the proximal sesamoid bones is a leading cause of injury in racehorses. The ability to pinpoint at-risk

July 19, 2023
Grin and Bear It: Are Gastric Ulcers Painful for Horses?
Gastric ulcers are believed to be painful, yet no studies have been performed to quantify this discomfort.

July 05, 2023
Overdue Tetanus Vaccines in Horses: Catch Up on Protection
According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, adult horses should be vaccinated annually against tetanus.

July 03, 2023
Horse Health: Veterinary Endoscopes as Carriers of Bacteria
Poorly disinfected endoscopes can falsely identify carriers of the bacterium that causes strangles in horses.

June 26, 2023
Lame Horse? Test for EMS and PPID
A swell of evidence shows that common endocrine disorders may also contribute to back pain, suspensory ligament desmitis, and

June 21, 2023
Steamed Hay for Horses: Protein Content Examined
Steamed hay benefits horses with airway disease by reducing respirable particles, but high-temperature steaming reduces protein digestibility.