Seasonal Horse Manure Changes
Elizabeth Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
August 9, 2025
A veterinarian answers a reader’s question on why some horses have runny manure certain times of the year.
News and issues for equine health professionals
A veterinarian answers a reader’s question on why some horses have runny manure certain times of the year.
An equine sports medicine expert explains common ligament injuries that can occur in the horse’s stifle region and how veterinarians treat them.
Researchers can now apply for Boehringer Ingelheim’s 2025 awards supporting equine infectious disease studies, with five $15,000 grants available.
A resident in equine internal medicine conducted a study to find out what horses with fecal water syndrome have in common. The answer? Certain management practices.
Equine gastric ulcers often go unnoticed, especially in subclinical cases. Subtle signs can offer clues, while researchers explore biomarkers for future screening.
Learn about imaging techniques for accurately diagnosing pathologies in the equine back and neck.
Learn what a veterinary specialist does and when you might need to contact one.
Use these tips to help your horse not just tolerate farrier visits but also enjoy them.
A veterinarian describes when sedation might be necessary for your horse’s farrier visit, common sedatives for farrier work, and safety considerations.
Researchers examine if clodronate exerts anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects on an articulating joint.
Your farrier plays an important part in your horse’s hoof health. Remembering a few simple things can help the appointment run smoothly.
Over a 168-day study, scientists found this bisphosphonate drug might not significantly impact bone mineral density or microarchitecture in the tuber coxae of young horses.
Researchers examined joint inflammation biomarkers and subtle gait asymmetries in horses, offering a potential tool to detect joint problems before lameness appears.
Dr. Lori Bidwell shares how horse sedation, including Dormosedan Gel, supports safe handling, standing procedures, and stress-free care for horses.
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Dr. Lindsey Boone describes myths, mechanisms, and methods of regenerative therapies for equine musculoskeletal injuries in this presentation. Sponsored by Dechra.
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