Latest News – The Horse
Preventing and Treating Sepsis-Related Laminitis
Advances in how vets manage sepsis, as well as incorporating preventive strategies for laminitis, are leading to improved outcomes.
Equine Stem Cells Rein in Bacteria
Cornell researchers found that factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells might help fight bacteria in skin wounds.
New Culture Technique Could Improve Equine Stem Cell Therapy
When stem cells are treated with interferon gamma, they appear to have significantly enhanced reparative capacity, researchers found.
Equine Recurrent Uveitis
Eye specialist Dr. David Wilkie covers ERU (aka moon blindness) clinical signs, causes, exams, treatment, and more.
EHV Confirmed at Portland Meadows Race Track
A Thoroughbred mare tested positive for wild-type EHV-1 after developing mild ataxia.
Poll Recap: Checking for Gastric Ulcers
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
Quick Response Key in Equine Antimicrobial Resistance Cases
Resistant bacteria do not necessarily have the ability to cause more severe disease as long as veterinarians identify them promptly and begin appropriate treatment.
Six Must-Discuss Horse Health Topics
Discuss topics from travel plans to your horse’s age with your veterinarian to help ensure yearlong equine wellness.
Top Equine Medical Studies of 2017
During AAEP’s Kester News Hour, Dr. Rob MacKay reviewed his favorite studies of 2017, covering EPM, EHV, SAA, and more.
Are Previous Injuries a Deal-Breaker for OTTBs?
Dr. Janik Gasiorowski explains what types of injuries can have an impact on a retired racehorse’s career.
AAEP Updates Infectious Disease Guidelines
The AAEP’s updated guidelines includes newly created guidelines for Rhodoccocus equi.
Potential Equine Insulin Dysregulation Therapeutic Studied
A “GIP” antagonist could provide an alternative way to combat metabolic disease in equids, researchers found.
New York Horse Deaths Blamed on Tainted Feed
The operators of TMC Performance Horses blame feed allegedly contaminated with monensin for the six horses’ deaths.
What’s the Best Way to Estimate a Horse’s Weight?
While scales are most accurate, they’re not always accessible. Here are some other weight estimation techniques to try.
UKVDL Map of the Month: 2018 Foal Crop Leptospiral Abortions
Leptospirosis is a costly disease that can cause problems such as abortion, premature birth, and more in horses.
Researchers Study Possible Human-to-Horse MRSA Transmission
This confirms the need for good hygiene within vet hospitals to prevent MRSA spread between veterinarians and horses.
