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wellness exams for horses; Prepurchase Exams: Not Just Looking for Lameness

Equine Prepurchase Exams: Not Just Looking for Lameness

Sarah Evers Conrad March 26, 2024

Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.

The Price of Longevity: Senior Horse Health Needs

Sarah Evers Conrad January 22, 2021

Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.

Once-Over Grooming

Nancy S. Loving, DVM April 18, 2020

Grooming gives you visual and tactile information about your horse’s health.

Novel Treatment for Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma Looks Promising

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 27, 2020

Veterinarians successfully used a treatment option from human medicine to reduce squamous cell carcinomas in horses’ eyes.

Protect Horses From Sun to Prevent SCC Recurrence

Erica Larson May 22, 2019

Researchers found that the only factor associated with a decreased risk of squamous cell carcinoma (or SCC, the most common ocular tumor in horses) recurrence was use of a fly mask with 90% or more UV light protection.

Belgian Horses Genetically Predisposed to Developing Ocular Cancer Type

Alexandra Beckstett May 3, 2019

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.

Lean horse in dry lot; chemotherapy helps horses

Chemotherapy Helps Horses With Lymphoma

Katie Navarra April 27, 2019

Chemotherapy can help horses with lymphoma achieve remission and extend their lifespans for several months or years, researchers learned.

Hair Loss in Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 22, 2019

Hair loss in horses can be a frustrating management concern simply because the reasons for its occurrence are so many and so varied. Here are some common causes.

Dose Escalation Could Help Guide Equine Chemotherapy Treatment

Erica Larson August 11, 2018

Study findings suggest dose escalation can be used in equine lymphoma treatment to achieve higher chemotherapeutic dose intensity while minimizing adverse effects, researchers said.