Studying Emerging Diseases in the Equine Industry
Edited Press Release
January 30, 2015
Dr. Scott Weese studies microbial populations in the horses’ digestive tracts, infection sources and carriers, and more.
Dr. Scott Weese studies microbial populations in the horses’ digestive tracts, infection sources and carriers, and more.
Cox Veterinary Laboratory has recalled and ceased production of Gastroade Xtra because it is not FDA-approved.
Erin Venable, MS, PhD, is using cannulated horses to learn what goes on in a horse’s cecum.
A psyllium/magnesium sulfate combination appears safe and effective for helping horses evacuate sand from their colons.
Diagnosed diseases include strangles, influenza, vesicular stomatitis, hendra virus, salmonellosis, and more.
Studies have shown that a high percentage of performance and racehorses have gastric ulcers.
Tristar Equine Marketing has recalled Gastrotec after receiving a warning letter from the FDA regarding its marketing.
Here’s a look at three health conditions to watch for during the winter that could negatively impact equine welfare.
Learn how vaccines can protect horses, why they’re important, and which ones your horse needs in our visual guide.
Researchers’ don’t necessarily recommend preventing a horse from cribbing. Rather, they suggest maximizing a horse’s turnout time and making sure forage is available at most times.
For years, veterinarians have recognized equine coronavirus (ECoV) as a cause of intestinal disease in foals. Recently, however, gastrointestinal illness associated with ECoV has been seen in adult horses.
Does your horse drool like a dog? Here are some reasons why, from the benign to the life threatening.
Horses are at risk for contracting a number of diseases that can have mild to devastating consequences.
Learn about 20 important equine infectious diseases that could make your horse sick, how they are spread, and ways to prevent them in our easy-to-follow visual guide.
Up to 90% of horses suffer gastric ulcers. Is your horse one? Discover common clinical signs, treatments, and management strategies for horses with gastric ulcers in our step-by-step guide.
Protect your foal from three important causes of young horse illness: Rhodococcus equi, equine proliferative enteropathy, and adrenal insufficiency.
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