Latest News – The Horse
Surgeon Ortved Joins New Bolton Center
Dr. Kyla Ortved specializes in orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopy, tenoscopy, and fracture repair.
Some Nonantibiotics Disrupt Biofilms in Endometritis Cases
No single agent reliably disrupted biofilm in all tested bacteria, but several were effective against specific species.
What’s a Pheochromocytoma, and How Do Vets Diagnose It?
This hormone-secreting tumor can form in horses’ adrenal glands, potentially causing damaging high blood pressure.
Nielsen Publishes Parasitology Papers in EVJ
Dr. Martin Nielsen will have three parasitology papers published in the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ).
Cicadas to Emerge Soon, Little Kentucky Impact Expected
Brood V of the 17-year periodical cicada, which is comprised of three separate species, is due to emerge this spring.
Common Hock Abnormalities Found on MRI
Frequent findings included osteoarthritic changes, sclerosis, and mild bone spurs, among others.
Veterinarians Balance Economics With Equine Welfare in Haiti
Learn how vets are trying to improve working equid health and welfare within their owners’ economic confines.
Preventing Horse-Related Injuries to Humans
Researchers recently learned that 14% of individuals in emergency rooms were admitted for a horse-related injury.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Melissa Siard
Siard is studying inflamm-aging in senior horses, polyphenols as anti-inflammatory treatments, and more.
Do Riders Maintain Consistent Rein Pressure?
A rider’s rein tension can vary within the same stride, which could have equine welfare repercussions, researchers said.
Inaugural UK Equine Nutrition Short Course to be Held May 14
The event is designed to teach owners how nutrition can affect their horses’ health and longevity.
Researchers Compare Similar Equine Eye Conditions
Corneal degeneration and calcific band keratopathy are a lot alike, but have some key differences, researchers found.
Parx EHV-1: Sixth Horse Tests Positive
The horse residing in a quarantined barn at the Bensalem, Pennsylvania, track tested positive earlier this week.
Natural Horse Farm Insect (and Pest) Control
What eats 600 mosquitoes an hour? Find out and get more tips for protecting your horse from disease-spreading insects and pests!
The Grass Guide: Bahiagrass
Bahiagrass is a hardy grass species tolerant of drought and poorly drained soils of any type.
Study: Low-Ranking Horses Harbor More Parasites
Researchers found a distinct link between dominance rank and parasite load in horses that had never been dewormed.
