Breed-Specific Health Issues

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What Horses Are Likely To Be Insulin Resistant?

by Shoshana Rudski, The Horse Digital Editor | Sep 29, 2022

A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.

Biomarkers for Equine Athletes

by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jul 31, 2022

How can biomarkers be used to help improve performance and reduce injury risk in horses?

Glandular Ulcers Might Be Linked to Long-Retained Food in Stomach

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 13, 2022

Researchers found high concentrations of Sarcina, a bacterium associated with poor gastric emptying, in horses’ glandular lesions.

Donkeys Metabolize Meals and Drugs Differently Than Horses

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 4, 2022

Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.

Donkey or Mule Veterinary Patients: They’re Not Like Horses

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 6, 2022

A donkey and mule expert offers tips for veterinarians on how they can best approach, handle, and read their nonhorse equid patients.

The Bleeding Edge of EIPH in Horses

by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 23, 2021

Learn about the most recent research on the causes of EIPH, how it affects horses and their performance, and furosemide use in equine athletes in this article from the October 2021 issue of The Horse.

Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries

by Multiple Authors | Sep 25, 2021

Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.

TCA Returns as Thoroughbred Makeover and Symposium’s Title Sponsor

by Edited Press Release | Sep 9, 2021

This year’s “Mega-Makeover” will include cohorts from 2020 and 2021 after last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic.

What Type of Forage Should You Feed Donkeys?

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 19, 2021

Feed donkeys lower-quality forages, such as barley straw or stemmy, mature grass hay, than you would feed a horse.

ACOX1 Gene Linked To Racehorse Performance, Breed Survival

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 20, 2021

Researcher: ACOX1 might factor into energy metabolism that contributes to the different needs of certain breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Arabians, as well as “rustic” breeds capable of surviving harsh conditions.