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December 04, 2024

Can Carbon Dioxide Stimulate Hoof Growth in Horses?

In addition to biotin supplementation, research suggests that topical delivery of carbon dioxide may accelerate hoof growth in healthy Read more
December 02, 2024

New Drug for Lowering Insulin Levels in Horses Shows Promise

Medications blocking GLP-1 receptors could be suitable therapeutic agents to include in a treatment protocol for hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis. Read more
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November 27, 2024

Work in Progress: Developing a Screening Test for Condylar Fracture Risk in Horses

A study found tomography to be a better tool than radiography for detecting bone changes that identify horses at Read more
November 18, 2024

Proceed with Caution: Intra-Articular Triamcinolone for Equine Joints

Is your veterinarian planning to use the steroid triamcinolone to treat joint disease in your metabolic or potentially metabolic Read more
November 13, 2024

Genetic Elements Called miRNA May Be Next Foaling Predictor

Japanese researchers suggested that small segments of genetic material called circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) could be used to predict foaling. Read more
November 11, 2024

Alfalfa Pellets for Severe Equine Asthma: Pros and Cons

A recent study found that feeding alfalfa pellets helps horses with severe asthma more than feeding steamed hay. Read more
November 06, 2024

Frozen Fecal Transplants in Horses: Four Findings

In the case of dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the hndgut microbiome, veterinarians may recommend fecal microbiota transplant.  Read more
November 04, 2024

Back to Basics: Studying Canagliflozin in Horses for Treating Insulin Dysregulation

Looking to fill the gaps in knowledge on medications for insulin dysregulation, researchers studied the oft-used canagliflozin. Read more
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November 02, 2024

Winter Water Requirements for Horses

As winter approaches in many areas of the world, horsemen must evaluate the nutrient requirements of their horses. Read more
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October 30, 2024

Shelf-Stable Platelet Lysate Benefits Horses with Musculoskeletal Disease

Researchers found a way to freeze-dry platelet lysate, producing a shelf-stable product that widens the net of regenerative therapy. Read more
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