Latest News – The Horse
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.
When Endurance Horses Colic: What Vets Need to Know
Dehydration, fitness, and breeding can lead to specific challenges when treating colicky horses during endurance rides.
How Phenylbutazone, Firocoxib Affect Horses’ Gut Microbiota
Both anti-inflammatory drugs reduced fecal microbial diversity, which could negatively impact horse health.
Kentucky Alfalfa, Stored Forage Conference Scheduled
The conference focuses on teaching ways to maximize alfalfa production and utilization.
