Are Plant-Based Horse Vaccines on the Horizon?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
July 19, 2015
Horses might someday be able to consume plant-based products designed to prevent and fight infections, researchers say.
Horses might someday be able to consume plant-based products designed to prevent and fight infections, researchers say.
Researchers found that of 239 horses that tested positive for equine influenza virus, 84 had been vaccinated.
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Just 50% of owners were satisfied with the outcome of the current surgical treatment for upward fixation of the patella.
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Researchers tested whether a novel S. equi vaccine could better prime a vaccinated horse’s immune response.
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Often used to treat dorsal displacement of the soft palate, the technique also appears useful for treating dysphagia.
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Researchers examined the loading rates on a hoof of a galloping horse wearing different aluminum racing shoes.
Researchers recently evaluated multiple ovulations and how vets can detect them and, thus, prevent twin pregnancies.
Researchers tested two approaches that could help them monitor wound size and the healing process more easily.
Bits that do not fit properly, are aggressive, or used incorrectly can cause damage to horses’ mouths, researchers said.
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