In horses, leishmaniasis presents as nodules on the head, pinnae, scrotum, legs, and neck–the areas where sand flies commonly feed. These nodules can occur in groups or be solitary, and they often ulcerate.
When cribbers did not crib, their salivary cortisol levels were up to 38% higher than those of horses that don’t crib.
Researchers are studying the epidemiology of Neospora hughesi in horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).
Which option is better? Study results suggest it depends on the horse and the severity of his condition.
Find out the most common way horses contract equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM.
Researchers tested the technique on horses with poor performance and respiratory noise.
Mycotoxins are harmful compounds that specific molds and fungi produce in soils, grains, and forages when moisture levels permit.
Most equine events happily welcome spectators. But these individuals can pose a unique equine health threat of which horse owners should be aware. Learn how to protect your horse.
Measuring equine stress isn’t as easy as it might sound, one researcher said. Here’s a review of the current techniques.
Learn how computed tomography (CT), MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy can help vets diagnose issues within horses’ bodies.
The inspection is good for a year of movement, or owners can obtain an inspection good for the life of the horse.
Researchers found the muzzles reduced horses’ grass consumption by 30% but did not impact the animals’ forage choice.
Ontario officials say it’s unclear whether the horse is affected by the neuropathogenic or non-neuropathogenic strain.
The Thoroughbred trainer faces suspensions in California and New York after one of his horses tested positive for a drug containing and/or capable of metabolizing into oxazepam, a sedative.
Speakers encouraged attendees to take what learned back to the industry to help improve upon the emergency rescue success rate.
Colorado officials confirmed several additional VS, while the number of quarantines in Texas continues to decrease.
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