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April 12, 2023

Key Updates for Diagnosing Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing equine metabolic syndrome have been created by the Equine Endicrinology Group. Read more
April 03, 2023

Cushing’s Disease in Horses and Importance of Diet

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or Cushing’s disease is an endocrine disorder that occurs in about 20% of horses over Read more
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. Read more
Grey horse looking out of a barn
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Close-up of horse's muzzle
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. Read more
Front two horse hooves laminitis.
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 Read more
Fat horse in field
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. Read more
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 Read more
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