How Common are Dental Abnormalities in Horses?
Katie Navarra
August 9, 2015
Researchers found that 59.2% of horses aged 11 to 15 had hooks, 30.8% had wave mouth, and 26.7% had periodontal pockets.
Researchers found that 59.2% of horses aged 11 to 15 had hooks, 30.8% had wave mouth, and 26.7% had periodontal pockets.
Lavage systems placed in the upper and lower eyelids developed complications 12.8% and 22.2% of the time, respectively.
Researchers recently determined that diagnostic tests for Lyme neuroborreliosis have poor reliability.
A low dose of the sedative xylazine did not affect horses movement patterns, but higher doses could have more impact.
Polo ponies showed a high degree of movement asymmetry, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the animal is lame or in pain.
Tea tree and lavender essential oils appear to be valuable aids in managing lice infestations, researchers found.
The economic impacts of 2014 vesicular stomatitis outbreak were felt within the equine industry at multiple levels.
Researchers are seeking horse owners’ input on a factors that influence their selection of an equine veterinarian.
Without dopamine, horses wouldn’t learn. But with too much, they can develop stereotypies. Here’s what you need to know.
A $10 million gift launching plans at Colorado State University (CSU) to build a state-of-the-art equine hospital.
Finite-element modeling is providing a more in-depth look at equine joint health under varying loading conditions.
Researchers found that of 239 horses that tested positive for equine influenza virus, 84 had been vaccinated.
Lecture topics included angular and flexural limb deformities, diagnosing and imaging hoof problems, and more.
Retained placenta, lochiometra, and injuries to the perineum were the most common puerperal (after birthing) issues.
Researcher found that three commonly used macrolides suppressed foals’ normal sweat responses to varying degrees.
These new devices meet the demands for optimum animal welfare while keeping human management capacities in mind.
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