Latest News – The Horse
Noted EPM Researcher Lindsay Dies at 66
Dr. Dave Lindsay was a professor of parasitology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Lack of Cross-Matching Stem Cells Fundamental to Failure
Researchers demonstrated that a recipient horse’s immune system can recognize allogeneic stem cells and stimulate an immune reaction, particularly with repeated doses.
Michigan Pony Succumbs to WNV
The mare had not been vaccinated against West Nile virus.
The Hardy Horse: How Horses Handle Winter
From growing a thick winter coat to producing heat as they digest forage, here’s how horses are inherently designed to cope with cold weather.
Stem Cells or PRP for Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries?
Indications for their use and how veterinarians choose between the two therapies.
Two Alberta Horses Confirmed With EIA
The horses resided in two adjoining Central Alberta locales.
Winter Horse Care Tips for Owners
Horses can live outside in comfort year-round with a few amenities provided by their owners.
The Horse, Dechra Partner for Equine Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week
The Horse and Dechra Veterinary Products have partnered to help educate horse owners during National Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week, starting Dec. 19.
Equine Ovarian Oddities
Here’s a look at the ordinary, as well as not so ordinary, ovarian abnormalities you might encounter in your broodmares.
Regenerative Therapy Trends and Techniques in Horses
Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.
Study: Spinal Column Anatomy Differs Between Breeds and Horses
Researchers found individual horses can have such widely different vertebral columns, they don’t even have the same number of vertebrae.
Texas Horse Euthanized After Positive EIA Test
The horse’s premises remains under official quarantine.
Equine Innovators: Rotavirus on the Move in Foals
In this episode Dr. Emma Adam of the University of Kentucky describes the research that identified a novel strain of rotavirus in foal diarrhea cases this year.
What To Do When Your Horse Has a Fever
During this presentation and Q&A, you’ll discover the causes of fever in horses, how veterinarians treat them, and when a fever is an emergency.
Are Laminitis and Hoof Abscesses Related?
Dr. Vern Dryden talks about why horses with laminitis might be more prone to hoof abscesses.
North Carolina Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
The affected horse was diagnosed after presenting with fever and signs of colic.
