Health

August 17, 2022
Quelling Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea with Fecal Transplants
Researchers investigate new ways to reduce diarrhea associated with antibiotic use, including the use of fecal transplants.

August 15, 2022
New Target Identified for Managing Equine Arthritis Pain
Blocking a specific protein within a joint, thus short-circuiting pain and inflammation, may prove to be a novel treatment

August 10, 2022
What Horse Owners Know About EMS
According to a recently published survey, many horse owners feel they know very little about equine metabolic syndrome or

August 08, 2022
Drooling to Find Biomarkers of EGUS in Horse Saliva
Researchers used biomarkers in saliva to determine if they could predict the presence of gastric ulcers in horses.

August 03, 2022
Hyaluronic Acid and Other Treatments for Carpal Disease in Horses
Researchers tested the efficacy of three treatments for carpal osteoarthritis, a common problem in high-performance horses.

August 01, 2022
Managing Stress, Improving Mare Performance: Is Altrenogest a Good Option?
New data support using altrenogest in mares to decrease stress responses associated with training, which could improve trainability and

July 25, 2022
Skirting Parasite Resistance with Sainfoin: A Realistic Option?
Due to the global rise in parasite resistance to chemical dewormers, researchers are looking at alternatives, including sainfoin.

July 18, 2022
Use of Ultrasound in Diagnosing Osteochondral Defects in Horses
While ultrasonography has the potential to serve as a tool to help diagnose cartilage defects, available data do not

July 13, 2022
Seeking Sweet Success: Using the Oral Sugar Test for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Researchers performed a study to pinpoint the most reliable oral sugar test protocol for diagnosing insulin dysregulation.

July 11, 2022
Equine Glandular Gastric Disease: Diagnosing Difficulties
Experts recently discovered that diagnosing EGGD accurately using gastroscopy and current guidelines may not be as reliable as once