
Equine (Rectal) Temperature Monitoring
Taking your horse’s temperature is a key health check. New research suggests repeating digital thermometer readings can improve fever detection.

Taking your horse’s temperature is a key health check. New research suggests repeating digital thermometer readings can improve fever detection.

From wildfires to floods, proactive disaster planning can help horse owners protect horses, staff, and farms before emergencies strike.

Researchers are advancing diagnostics and treatments for focal mucoid placentitis, a mysterious disease linked to abortion and weak foals.

New research on insulin dysregulation highlights how pasture NSCs, forage intake, and grazing muzzles can help reduce laminitis risk in horses.

When mares fail to conceive, should veterinarians investigate? Learn how subfertility is defined and why routine ‘just in case’ treatments raise concerns.

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis causes pigeon fever and internal abscesses. Cases are rising nationwide, making biosecurity critical.

Rotavirus causes severe contagious diarrhea in young foals. New research explains why current vaccines miss Group B and how new vaccines could protect foals.

Standardized, multilevel surface testing is helping racetracks improve consistency, fairness, and ultimately horse and rider safety.

Equine grass sickness is frequently fatal. Here’s what researchers know about this complex disease.

Equine asthma is an umbrella term used to describe chronic, noninfectious airway inflammation in horses. Here’s what experts know.

Equine hepatitis viruses EqHV and EqPV-H can cause chronic or acute liver disease in horses. Early diagnosis, biosecurity, and prevention are key.

Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.

Researchers warn of rising EIA cases, with inapparent carriers and iatrogenic spread posing ongoing threats to horse health nationwide.

Researchers are exploring macrophage-based therapies to resolve inflammation and improve long-term joint health in horses.

One expert explains what researchers know about EASD in horses and advancements they hope to make in prevention.

Here’s what scientists know about avian influenza and how it might affect horses.
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