Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
Researchers studied the use of Dip Quick stain for examining sperm morphology with positive results.
Several important factors must be considered before deciding whether to breed a mare on a foal heat.
Guest Dr. Stacey Oke discusses R. equi as a cause of pneumonia in foals.
Consider the following “wishes” equine experts made to help maximize your horses’ quality of life.
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.
Experts advise ruling out medical issues for animals experiencing behavior problems before taking other steps.
Is your mare behaving more (night)marish lately, or is your gelding acting studly? Before recruiting a behaviorist or administering medication, experts advise ruling out medical issues for any animal experiencing behavior problems.
Learn about the tools and techniques veterinarians use to ensure a pregnant mare’s foal stays safe and sound.
These state-of-the-art pressure sensors that can measure the forces at more than 1,000 location on the hoof.
While training breaks are needed, prolonged rest increases the time it takes a horse to race.
War horses are remembered on Veterans Day through ceremonial parades and monuments around the world.
Assess your horse’s overall diet, nutrient needs, health status, and workload before supplementing him.
Recent research proved snakes harbor the Eastern equine encephalitis virus and play a role in transmission.
Breeders might soon be able to use sex-sorted stallion semen to pick the sex of their future foals.
Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse’s problem-solving abilities.
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