Resistant infections were most common in horses coming out of surgery and that have had previous antibiotic treatment.
Still, the researchers say they hope continued research on the topic will make equine gastric ulcers easier to diagnose.
Researchers found a similar prevalence of laminitis in Australian horses and ponies as in America and Europe.
The “Gaitkeeper” gene mutation has been linked to success in trotting races in Standardbreds.
Learn about the innerworkings of horses’ digestive tracts and how the bacteria that reside there impact health.
An “athletic” heart is a heritable characteristic linked to good endurance performance, researchers confirmed.
While aloe vera appeared to have some benefits, researchers say omeprazole remains the treatment of choice.
Cesar is studying neonatal immunology with a focus on R. equi and young foals’ immune responses to it.
The most common fracture sites in competition and leisure horses were the medial splint bone and the head.
A digestive health course will be free for the first 50 registrants from each of Ontario’s three racing sectors.
Of the 515 respondents, 232 (45%) said they use joint supplements to help keep their arthritic horses comfortable.
After four weeks of resistance band training, horses showed less unwanted vertebral movement along the back.
Pharmacological osteoarthritis therapy focuses on preventing or reducing pain and improving joint function.
Skin diseases and lameness were the most commonly reported ailments, affecting 31.1% and 23.4% of horses, respectively.
Researchers hope to help equestrians polish skills on a simulator to ensure good equine welfare when they ride a horse.
Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi is studying better ways to diagnose equine lung disease using cell markers and flow cytometry.
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