Study Findings Could Improve Colic Diagnostics in Horses
Edited Press Release
October 13, 2015
The researchers are also seeking veterinarian and horse owner input for surveys on recognizing and diagnosing colic.
The researchers are also seeking veterinarian and horse owner input for surveys on recognizing and diagnosing colic.
The USDA-approved vaccine prevents the disease responsible for foal abortion, kidney and liver failure, and uveitis.
The region in which a horse lives, his surroundings, and more can put him at risk for developing these eye abscesses.
Most impaction colics studied (53.4%) resolved without treatment or with simple medical therapy on the first visit.
A 2014 outbreak at a Japanese racing stable re-awakened awareness of Getah virus and its threat to horses.
Horses with grass sickness have similar signs of disease as people with Alzheimer’s, a study has found.
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Researchers found that functional electrical stimulation improved the density and distribution of muscle mitochondria.
Researchers concluded that nose twitches, when properly applied, are a humane restraint for short usage situations.
The FDA says responses will help efforts to slow the development of resistance and more.
Vets can evaluate and treat performance-limiting respiratory problems to help return the patient to peak performance.
All horses had issues, with older animals having more fractures, gaps between teeth, and cavities than younger ones.
Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.
Learn about this sticky pleuropneumonia complication and why it’s bad news for affected horses.
A survey revealed that being a horse vet could carry the highest risk of injury of any civilian occupation in the U.K.
Researchers say the ‘Gait Keeper’ gene appears to be responsible for trotters’ success in harness racing.
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