Study: Zebra Stripes Deter Horseflies
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
February 22, 2012
According to a recent study, a coat pattern with numerous narrow stripes deteres horseflies from landing.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
According to a recent study, a coat pattern with numerous narrow stripes deteres horseflies from landing.
Two properties that have been under quarantine for Hendra virus have been given the all clear.
As of Feb. 17 the University of Kentucky’s VDL has confirmed 21 cases of equine leptospiral abortion
Horse owners should be prepared to make decisions about managing serious colic without the option of referral.
Seven ponies have died at an equestrian center located on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte.
The Australian equine influenza outbreak provided a unique opportunity to evaluate some biosecurity measures.
No adverse reactions to the vaccine were noted and fewer than 2% of the weanlings exhibited signs of disease.
The panel’s report identified future research priorities for the study of equine colic.
West Nile virus–while common in some global horse populations–has never been found in the U.K.
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.
The Microbiology Lab at Penn Vet is offering a panel of assays to streamline testing for foals with diarrhea.
Outbreaks of equine infectious anemia (EIA) have recently occurred in three European countries and are current
FluVac Innovator 4 is moving to the Pfizer label after the acquisition of Wyeth and Fort Dodge Animal Health.
Without proper post-treatment management and some husbandry adjustments pneumonia can recur.
The test will screen for five potentially fatal genetic diseases often found in Quarter Horses.
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