Health

January 03, 2022
Causes of Death in Retirement Facilities for Horses
Using records from a private equine retirement center gathered over eight years, researchers aimed to pinpoint common causes of

December 29, 2021
Pelvic Fractures in Athletic Horses
Although pelvic fractures occur infrequently compared to other injuries, researchers set out to describe those diagnosed in elite endurance

December 27, 2021
Fescue Toxicosis in Mares: How Much Ergovaline Is Too Much?
Researchers measure endophyte and ergovaline, as well as pasture species composition, to calculate ergovaline in broodmare pastures.

December 22, 2021
Bit-Related Injuries in Harness Racehorses
Researchers attempted to pinpoint the root cause of bit-related mouth injuries in a recent study of harness racehorses.

December 20, 2021
Set Up a Horse-Sitter for Success
Careful planning and detailed instruction can help your horse-sitter provide the best care for your farm and horses.

December 13, 2021
Microbiota Matters: Colic Duration and Lesion Location in Horses
To understand the role of microbiota in horses with colic, researchers observed changes at three key time points during

December 08, 2021
Stem the Flow: Free Fecal Water in Horses
Horses with free fecal water syndrome usually have normal manure, but produce and expel liquid either during defecation or

December 06, 2021
Equine Asthma: Muscular Changes in Airways
Understanding airway remodeling in mild asthmatic cases may help veterinarians develop biomarkers to assess disease progression and response to therapy.

December 01, 2021
Basic Dental Care for Horses
The condition of a horse or pony’s teeth often serves as a bellwether for its overall well-being.

November 24, 2021
Colic Survival Scoring System in Horses
Because colic may stem from many causes, predicting survival is a challenge. Can a scoring system predict colic survival