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Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
July 06, 2022

Good News, Bad News for Sport Horses Suffering Meniscal Injuries

The majority of horses with meniscal injuries return to some degree of athleticism after treatment, but less than half Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
June 29, 2022

Treating Bone Cysts in Young Horses: Choose Your Weapon

Juvenile horses with subchondral bone cysts can lead successful athletic careers if managed appropriately. Read more
Close-up of a racehorse's legs during a gallop
June 27, 2022

Perks of PET for Diagnosing Injuries in Horses

A new positron emission tomography scanner allows horses to be evaluated for injuries while standing, an improvement over older Read more
June 22, 2022

MRI of the Equine Pituitary Gland: What is Normal?

In the future, MRI might play a vital role in definitively diagnosing PPID, but some basic background work must Read more
June 20, 2022

Recovery from Laminitis: The Road May Be Longer for Some Horses

New data show laminitic horses typically fall into one of two categories: those that improve quickly or those that Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
June 13, 2022

Hydrops: Rare Emergency in Pregnant Mares

A rare condition called hydrops, characterized by overaccumulation of placental fluid, can occur in the last months of gestation. Read more
June 06, 2022

Surgical Success for Horses with Tendon Injuries

Horses with tendon injuries can return to performance careers, though success often hinges on a carefully designed treatment program. Read more
June 05, 2022

Minutes Matter for Horses Undergoing Testing for PPID

Testing for PPID requires precision timing or results may prompt misdiagnosis, according to new research. Read more
June 01, 2022

Weaning Methods and Gastric Health of Foals

Though every breeder chooses when and how to wean foals, researchers evaluated gastritis in foals subjected to two common Read more
Horse rolling in grass
May 25, 2022

Small Intestine Strangulation by Lipoma in Horses: New Theory

Understanding how the small intestine becomes trapped by a lipoma can help veterinarians pursue better ways to surgically correct Read more
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