Oral atropine has been associated with slowed gastrointestinal movement, but researchers found no evidence of this with topical application.
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Low-intensity swimming could help maintain glucose and insulin levels without putting excess strain on horses’ limbs.
Researchers have determined that that some gastrointestinal lesions are more common in certain types of horses.
Take a look at how immunosenescence and its effects impact the way owners and veterinarians care for senior horses.
Still, the researchers say they hope continued research on the topic will make equine gastric ulcers easier to diagnose.
Learn about the innerworkings of horses’ digestive tracts and how the bacteria that reside there impact health.
While aloe vera appeared to have some benefits, researchers say omeprazole remains the treatment of choice.
A digestive health course will be free for the first 50 registrants from each of Ontario’s three racing sectors.
Skin diseases and lameness were the most commonly reported ailments, affecting 31.1% and 23.4% of horses, respectively.
Chronic colic in horses presents a unique challenge and creates a diagnostic puzzle for veterinarians to piece together. Here’s how they approach it.
With Oktoberfest in full swing, we started to wonder: Is the racetrack tradition of giving horses beer a good idea?
A recently developed scoring system can help veterinarians make treatment recommendations, researchers say.
Researchers are discovering how the vast and varied microbes in the horse’s gastrointestinal tract impact equine health.
Veronica Bill is studying the relationship between forage chemical composition and equine digestion and nutrition.
Travel stress can lead to gastric ulcers and colic. Use these strategies to help keep your horse healthy away from home.
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