Shared Science: Human and Equine Health Similarities
Sarah Evers Conrad
September 9, 2016
Studying diseases across species can benefit horses as well as people.
Studying diseases across species can benefit horses as well as people.
I have a 30-year-old hinny who is very skinny and is losing weight. Is there anything that I could give him to make him more comfortable, help him gain weight, and not cause him harm?
Your veterinarian will decide which NSAID is best for your horse. Always adhere to his or her administration guidelines.
Researchers are studying underlying genetic factors that lead some horses to develop heaves while others don’t.
Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.
Your horse’s best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early.
Scientists say molecular changes to an in-joint protein layer called lubricin could indicate osteoarthritis development.
You can’t just toss your equine athletes, seniors, youngsters, and retirees the same feed and call it a day.
EMS did not appear to significantly impact horses’ humoral responses compared to age-matched controls, researchers said.
Merial says the prescription tablets will be available on the market in early fall.
Researchers identified several disease predictors, including advancing age, laminitis, and a cresty neck, among others.
Dr. Dave Frisbie of Colorado State University shares his thoughts on retiring horses due to arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness. Could a joint supplement help affected horses? Maybe, says one researcher.
Are a senior horse’s treat-eating days over when his teeth start to go downhill? Not necessarily! Owners just need to select soft treats such horses can consume easily.
Find out how your horse can hurt his neck, risks for injury and disease, and associated therapies, so you can give your horse the best chance for a strong neck and an athletic future.
A vet tech shares tips on managing aging equids’ unique needs to keep them healthy and happy through their golden years.
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