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Caring for Your Horse in Winter

Feb 5, 2023 | Article, Barns and Sheds, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Nutrition Basics, Seasonal Care, Water & Electrolytes, Winter Care

You might need to make adjustments to keep your horse healthy and happy through the winter.

Cardiac Limitations to Horses’ Athletic Performance

Feb 4, 2023 | Article, Cardiovascular System, Diseases and Conditions, Heart & Cardiovascular Problems, Horse Care, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional

Cardiovascular malfunction may impede athletic performance, but with correct diagnosis and management, some horses can still have athletic careers.

An Immunomodulator Can Help Mares With Persistent Endometrial Cups

Feb 3, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Mare Care and Problems, Vet and Professional

Injecting an immunostimulant directly into endometrial cups can cause them to regress, allowing broodmares that have aborted to come back into season.

20 Confirmed EIA Cases in North Carolina

Feb 3, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The affected horses are located in nine different counties, and they are under official quarantine.

Umbilical-Cord-Derived Stem Cells for Treating Equine Arthritis

Feb 3, 2023 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Older Horse Care Concerns, Regenerative Medicine, Vet and Professional

These mesenchymal stem cells might be a highly effective treatment option in horses with osteoarthritis.

Examining Synoviocyte Secretome’s Potential for Treating Osteoarthritis

Feb 3, 2023 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Older Horse Care Concerns, Vet and Professional

This biologic could have a protective role as a disease-modifying product for horses with osteoarthritis.

Horse Behavior and the Microbiome: What’s the Connection?

Feb 3, 2023 | Article, Behavior, Digestive System, Digestive Tract Problems, Horse Care, Nutrition, Vet and Professional

Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.

EHM Outbreak in Montana

Feb 2, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

Horses at three different barns in Flathead County are affected by EHM after attending events at two or more event centers in the area.

Virginia Horse Positive for EHM

Feb 2, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

A gelding in Augusta County, Virginia, was euthanized after contracting EHM.

Strangles Quarantine Released in Santa Rosa

Feb 1, 2023 | Article, EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

The suspected horse tested negative for strangles in Santa Rosa County, Florida, and the quarantine will be lifted.

Do COX-2-Selective NSAIDs Affect Horses’ Response to Furosemide?

Feb 1, 2023 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2022, Article, Medications, Sports Medicine, Thoroughbred Racing, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry

One researcher assessed the effects different NSAIDs have not only on horses’ response to furosemide but also their kidney function.

Equine Regenerative Therapies for Managing Arthritis in Horses

Jan 31, 2023 | AAEP Convention 2022, Media, Regenerative Medicine, Video

Dr. Gustavo Zanotto of Texas A&M University describes autologous blood products, how they work, the existing research supporting them, and their applications in horses in this Dechra-sponsored online presentation.