How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Horses with myositis experience rapid, widespread gluteal and epaxial muscle atrophy. Here’s what veterinarians know about about this immune-mediated condition.
Also, the FEI Tribunal issued its final decision in a case against an Italian jumper whose horse tested positive for stanozolol and ketoprofen.
Researchers identified a link between glucose and insulin concentrations (measured using an oral glucose test) and risk and onset of laminitis.
Consider your horse’s diet when helping him make a smooth transition from winter to spring.
Make sure your horse’s diet supports his regular exercise program with these tips.
Could the causative parasite S. neurona reach faraway intermediate hosts via streams and rivers?
Recent study results suggest heart rate monitoring can allow trainers to assess workloads and adjust training for improved conditioning and race outcomes.
Scientists don’t know why some horses develop EPM and others don’t, but it’s probably not due to infection with multiple protozoal parasites, researchers found.
Applying shock wave therapy immediately following PRP injection into injured soft-tissue structures might help increase the concentrations of growth factors released from the platelets, researchers found.
Equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1, infection can result in late-term abortion in pregnant mares.
Mules are extremely quick learners. Here are a few things to remember when working with them.
As researchers and doctors are learning more about concussions and other horse-related injuries, they’re passing that knowledge on to the riders and trainers that need it.
Tongue ties help some racehorses breathe better, but study results suggest they can also cause stress, even in horses that have been tied regularly in the past.
When cases are selected appropriately, the complication rate is very low and the prognosis for a full return to work is very good, one veterinarian says.
The second horse developed a fever and respiratory signs of disease, but has not yet exhibited any neurologic deficits.
The Eastern tent caterpillar eggs will begin hatching soon after spending about nine months as eggs in masses on twigs of wild cherry and related trees.
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