Laminitis can be challenging to treat, but using acupuncture in conjunction with traditional therapies might improve results, one study found. Here’s how.
Belgian horses with two copies of the DDB2 genetic variant are four times more likely to develop ocular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) than those with one or no copies, researchers found.
Managing horses with PPID is an ongoing commitment and requires careful veterinary observation. By monitoring both clinical signs and endocrine values, many affected horses can return to athletic function and/or maintain a good quality of life.
Identifying risks and reducing and mitigating a disaster’s effects start with a well-written, all-hazards plan for sheltering in place and/or evacuating. Here are some keys to remember.
Researchers confirmed that a technique called acoustic myography could be useful for evaluating suspensory ligament function, which could mean more straightforward diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and monitoring of these injuries as they heal.
Intra-articular (administered into the joint) polyacrylamide hydrogel helped decreased lameness in horses with naturally occurring arthritis, researchers found.
Both cold and heat therapy can help improve injury healing, but they can be difficult to apply to horses. So, researchers recently tested a pneumatic sleeve designed specifically for administering contrast therapy to horses’ lower limbs. Here’s what they found.
Your horse’s teeth play a key role in keeping him healthy. Here’s what to know about their structure and function.
The condition of your horse’s teeth can have a big impact on how he’s fed. Here’s what to know.
Join The Horse as we meet vendors on the AAEP Trade Show floor.
Erika Weis with Abaxis shares information about how the company supports point-of-care diagnostics and the horse industry.
Clark Weaver, equine sales manager for Bimeda, describes different products from the company’s portfolio.
Delia Nash, director of new business development, introduces Kentucky Performance Products’ new product, InsulinWise, designed for horses with metabolic syndrome.
Allyn Mann, director of strategic partnerships at Luitpold Animal Health, soon to be American Regent Animal Health, shares about the company’s mission and products, including Adequan for equine joint support.
Tim Brown, CEO of Evolve Biosystems, discusses GlycoGuard, a product designed to support digestive health in newborn foals.
Learn more about SmartPak’s ColiCare program from Dr. Lydia Gray, the company’s staff veterinarian and medical director.
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