Health

February 24, 2025
Parasite Burdens in Horses with Severe Asthma
Equine parasitologists reported that horses with severe equine asthma shed fewer internal parasite eggs compared to their healthy herdmates.

February 19, 2025
Exercise Recommendations for Horses with Myofibrillar Myopathy
An important aspect of managing horses with MFM is thoughtful exercise, which strengthens muscle and builds enzymes needed to

February 17, 2025
Link Between Dental Disease and Gastric Ulcers in Horses Studied
Researchers believe poor dentition contributes to equine gastric ulcer syndrome due to reduced saliva output secondary to decreased chewing.

February 12, 2025
Screwworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative
Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm.

February 10, 2025
Top Worries Following Surgery in Horses
Researchers from the United Kingdom recently reviewed data from over 65 studies to examine potential postoperative complications in horses.

February 05, 2025
Use Caution When Storing Antifreeze and Other Products Containing Ethylene Glycol Around Horses
Mammals are vulnerable to ethylene glycol poisoning, yet sensitivity differs among species. How horses react to ethylene glycol ingestion

January 29, 2025
Can We Save Valuable Stallion Semen by Refreezing?
Veterinary researchers recently investigated ways to refreeze semen after its initial thaw in an attempt to preserve genetics of

January 27, 2025
Exploring Stem Cells for Wounds in Horses: Promoting Healing, Preventing Infection
A pilot study lays the foundation for future work that will more fully explore the role of the stem

January 22, 2025
Novel Immunotherapy Protocol Improves Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses
A new protocol that involved administering only a few injections each year proved a promising treatment for insect bite

January 20, 2025
Black Walnut Poisoning in Horses
A major concern of black walnut toxicity is laminitis, but other symptoms include depression, stocking up, colic, and fever.