How equine practitioners can use ultrasound to evaluate the multifidus muscle, which stabilizes and supports the equine back.
While people might extol the virtues of various rehabilitation modalities, those testimonials rarely rely on the science surrounding the techniques.
Learn about this highly contagious virus, how it spreads between horses, why it’s important to diagnose, ways to minimize chances of infection, and how to diagnose and treat the disease.
Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
Researchers looked at donkeys’ unique hoof care needs. Here’s what they recommend.
British researchers found more success treating EGGD with misoprostol than with a combination of omeprazole and sucralfate, known to effectively treat squamous ulcers.
Find out what behaviors and signs to watch for that suggest visual impairment, and learn how to help horses deal with deteriorating eyesight and blindness.
Blood testing provides a clearer picture of potential cobalt misuse.
Navicular syndrome management changed significantly in 2014 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bisphosphonates for treatment. Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products.
Researchers set out to determine whether these inhaled medications simply relieve airway constriction for horses with heaves or, more importantly, improve lung function. Here’s what they found.
Texas A&M researchers reviewed the current body of knowledge surrounding bisphosphonates and their use in horses. Here’s what they found.
Researchers investigated whether microbiome composition could be breed-specific and, therefore, influence horse health and behavior.
If developed, an economical and relatively easy-to-perform stallside test could help veterinarians better identify asthmatic horses and provide an alternative to bronchoalveolar lavage.
British researchers found sport horses and those with higher adoption fees found homes most quickly.
While largely considered eradicated in domestic horses, researchers found that most feral horses tested positive for the internal parasite.
PHF is a serious disease in horses and expensive to treat, say veterinarians. Find out your options.
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