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10 Soft Tissue Injury Resources on TheHorse.com
To help our readers better understand soft tissue injuries, we combed our content library to find our top resources on the topic.
Don’t Forget Your Mask and Social Distancing at the Barn
As a traditionally outdoor sport, horseback riding might seem like one situation where you wouldn’t need to wear a mask or stress over social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, that might be a mistake, says a leading equitation science researcher.
Washington Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza and EHV-1
Veterinarians have confirmed two more Washington state horses with equine influenza (EI). One of the horses also has respiratory EHV-1.
Novel Therapy for Equine Osteoarthritis: pPRP-Lysate
Researchers tested pooled platelet-rich plasma lysate as a unique anti-inflammatory approach to joint preservation on lab samples.
Equine Anesthesia: Where We’ve Come From and Where We’re Going
Renowned equine anesthesiologist Dr. John Hubbell described equine anesthesia, and its strengths and limitations, in the Milne Lecture.
A Grumpy Horse in the Stall Is Probably Grumpy When Ridden
French researchers found that signs of poor welfare in the barn correlate with more behavioral signs of poor welfare under saddle.
Two Ontario Horses Test Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
The positive tests follow the euthanasia of three other horses at the facility.
Texas Officials Confirm First EIA Case for 2021
The affected Dallas County farm is under official quarantine.
Is There Really Such Thing as a ‘Woman’s Horse’?
People sometimes assume that an individual horse prefers women over men. Let’s look at what the science says.
Alberta Officials Enact EIA Quarantine at Animal Rescue
The lockdown and subsequent investigation follows positive tests in seven horses.
Florida Horse Contracts EEE
The horse is Florida’s first equine case of EEE this year.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
Two additional cases at a Kitsap County boarding facility are suspected among 25 horses exposed.
Study: WFFS Found in 21 Breeds
Researchers also looked at the long-standing belief that the Warmblood fragile foal syndrome mutation began in Arabians. The study’s results don’t support an Arabian origin for the disease.
Equine Industry Survey Now Open to Horse Owners
The American Horse Publications survey, sponsored by Zoetis, collects vital data on horse health and welfare trends.
Novel Bone Marrow ‘Ingredient’ To Help Arthritic Horses
Researchers explored the ability of bone marrow mononuclear cell (BMNC) therapy to improve lameness, with good results.
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea In Horses
Researchers found horses treated with antibiotics have significantly less diversity (fewer bacterial species) in their GI microbiomes than healthy horses.
