Health

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

February 22, 2023
Why Are You Blanketing Your Horse This Winter?
To better understand the effect of blanketing on hair coat length and diameter, researchers examined hair closely throughout the

February 20, 2023
IRAP, Stem Cells Fail to Rescue Injured Tendons in Horses
Injured tendons require a moderate level of inflammation to initiate healing, but prolonged inflammation may induce scarring.