Leishmaniasis: A Rare, Potentially Emerging Equine Disease
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
September 23, 2012
The recently identified leishmaniasis case in a Morgan mare is America’s first published indigenous case.
The recently identified leishmaniasis case in a Morgan mare is America’s first published indigenous case.
Mosquito-borne diseases in horses increase in wake of Hurricane Isaac.
Veterinary professors in England develop “Anato-Rug” to help students study equine anatomy.
More than 70 horses on 22 premises in Western Canada have tested positive for EIA thus far in 2012.
Athletic horses exposed to airborne particles could experience enough mucus buildup to limit performance.
Study finds that modified version of laryngoplasty surgery is effective in treating roaring in horses.
Study finds giving antibiotics before long-distance transport could reduce fever and decrease airway bacteria.
Emerging and re-emerging diseases can devastate equine populations and cost the industry millions of dollars.
A recent study revealed a “disproportionately high accident rate” in humans working with and around horses.
A study confirms omeprazole can prevent gastric ulcer formation in young racehorses.
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.
Researchers collected information about health problems experienced by young horses being prepped for sale.
While some studies support the use of equine nasal strips, others have yielded less promising results.
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic horses allows C. perfringens detection for weeks longer.
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic foals and horses allows scientists to detect C. perfringens in the samples for at least five weeks, upping the chances of diagnosis.
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.
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