Health

September 08, 2021
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Search for Biomarkers, Treatments Continues
Researchers are working on noninvasive ways to diagnose and monitor horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS).

September 03, 2021
Soil Ingestion in Horses: What’s Normal?
A recent study took a look at how much soil horses eat under normal grazing conditions and its potential

August 30, 2021
High Alert: Obesity Puts Horses at Risk for Asthma
According to Texas A&M University researchers, overweight horses had ten times higher odds of developing asthma than horses at

August 25, 2021
Wearable Monitors May Help Equine Rehabilitation
An inertial measurement unit (IMU) can help owners track the movement of stall-bound horses and help owners recognize when

August 23, 2021
Relinquish the Sweat Scraper to Best Cool Horses
A recent study shows that constant contact with water is more important for heat conduction than producing and using

August 20, 2021
Ins and Outs of Transdermal NSAID in Horses
If you’re fighting tooth and nail to administer oral medications, the introduction of a transdermal option often pleases horses

August 18, 2021
Antimicrobial Use in Horses: Double-Edged Sword
Veterinarians prescribe antibiotic drugs to horses faced with infections however antibiotics can come with adverse side effects and long-term

August 16, 2021
Wobbly Horse: What’s Wrong with Him?
Researchers reviewed medical records of horses diagnosed with spinal ataxia, and, surprisingly, found that EPM was not a top

August 02, 2021
Diagnosing, Differentiating Equine Neurological Diseases
Horses with neurological deficits often express the same clinical signs despite being diagnosed with different diseases.

July 26, 2021
Does Treating Equine Asthma Help Soft Palate Problems?
Researchers recently reported that dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) in horses could be a result of asthma.