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The Systematic Equine Neurologic Exam

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 26, 2024

A slow, steady, step-by-step approach helps veterinarians localize lesions in neurologic adult horses.

Urine Test Developed for Vitamin-E-Related Disease Screening

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 7, 2021

Veterinarians could soon determine which horses are at risk of certain neurologic diseases through a simple urine test that reveals how a horse breaks down vitamin E.

Feeding Horses With Neuromuscular Disorders

Clair Thunes, PhD May 11, 2015

A correct diet can make these sometimes-debilitating conditions manageable.

Dr. Carrie Finno Receives 2012 Wilson Award

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report November 8, 2012

Finno received the award for her paper on electrophysiological studies in horses with neuroaxonal dystrophy.

Nutrition, Genetics, and Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy

Erica Larson July 26, 2012

Researchers recently identified links between equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD), nutrition, and genetics.

Feeding Horses with Neurologic Disease

Edited Press Release May 20, 2011

Horses with neurologic disease often receive oral vitamin E supplementation.

Risk Factors for Spinal Cord Compression Found

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 28, 2008

A triad of factors, namely sex, breed, and age, are all associated with the development of cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) according to one of the latest studies published by researchers at the College of

Studies on Vitamin E

Marcia King October 9, 2001

Researchers at Oregon State University and elsewhere are continuing to examine the role of vitamin E in horse health, including disease prevention and therapy. In particular, vitamin E deficiencies and/or supplementation could be important