Researchers assessed laminitis risks in a population of 707 donkeys and found they differ significantly from those of horses and ponies.
These programs designed to strengthen airway muscles might help affected horses avoid surgery.
Friesian breeders can test for the variant to implement early veterinary management and avoid breeding carriers.
The Tack and Equipment Group will review new and old kinds of tack and gather the latest scientific information about equestrian equipment.
Discover what scientists are learning about this dynamic area of research and how we can use it to promote equine health.
Study results suggested vaccination with inactivated viruses of all nine serotypes could protect most horses from AHS.
Signs and tests that can help you and your veterinarian quickly identify the various causes of foal diarrhea.
The donor-derived compound could offer an alternative to traditional antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
N-acetylcysteine and coenzyme Q10 supplementation appears to increase natural antioxidant levels in horses’ skeletal muscles.
The FEI veterinary committee proposed 13 ways to improve biosecurity at equestrian events.
Wait 24 hours after training before collecting blood for autologous conditioned serum treatment in horses with arthritis to get the best results.
Body and leg wounds treated promptly with MSCs originating in the mouth heal better than untreated wounds.
Accelerating the foaling process can go well in certain cases, provided vets carefully follow a protocol confirming mare and fetus are ready.
Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda and modified crabgrass, and early morning turnouts might be ideal for obese horses and those with metabolic issues.
Researchers reported thermography showed lower temperatures in the heels and toes of horses wearing egg bar shoes or wedge pads; the findings remain inconclusive.
Here’s a look at what we know and what we’re learning about equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) in light of recent outbreaks.
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