Health

February 08, 2010
Canine Pain Reliever Helps Navicular Pain
Horses that were lame because of navicular pain improved significantly after receiving Etodolac.

February 08, 2010
Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis: Not a Simple Matter
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, is usually elevated in Cushing's horses, but ACTH values rise and fall naturally in all horses according

February 08, 2010
Hot Horse: Cool Him Down with Water
The best way to cool a hot horse is to hose or sponge cold water over him, scrape the

February 08, 2010
Airway Inflammation in Horses
In a study of airway inflammation, researchers at Michigan State University looked at levels of neutrophils and mucus, both

February 08, 2010
Vaccines: Handle With Care
Proper storage and handling of vaccines for equine use is important in maintaining potency, ensuring efficacy, and minimizing adverse

February 08, 2010
Equine Proliferative Enteropathy Caused by Lawsonia
Equine proliferative enteropathy is an emerging disease caused by the Lawsonia intracellularis bacterium.

February 08, 2010
Artificial Insemination: Semen Extender Shows Promise
Research showed that the product provided an extra 48 hours of viability when equine semen was chilled, but did

February 08, 2010
Acetate for Muscle Glycogen Replacement
During prolonged moderate exercise, horses deplete muscle glycogen which needs to be replaced after the exercise period ends.

February 08, 2010
OCD Study Looks for Metabolic Clues
Osteochondritis dissecans is a developmental orthopedic disease that results in lameness in young horses. Various dietary factors (mineral balance

February 08, 2010
New Genetic Disease found in Quarter Horses
Researchers have identified another in a growing line of genetic diseases affecting Quarter Horses. According to Dr. Stephanie Valberg