
Sable Island Horses Buck Bacteria Trend
Researchers found “remarkably low levels” of E. coli colonization in Sable Island horses’ guts.
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Researchers found “remarkably low levels” of E. coli colonization in Sable Island horses’ guts.

This virus is bad news. It’s deadly for horses, deadly for humans, and can be passed from sick horse to human caregiver.

This marks the first time such a connection has been made in any mammalian species.

Upward fixation of the patella resolved in 97% of horses undergoing a medial patellar ligament splitting procedure.

Equine Veterinarians Australia takes a look at what goes on behind the scenes with racehorse practitioners.

With multiple approaches to handling ileus, one vet thinks a firm definition of the condition could help outcomes.

Heart rate variability gives a broader and possibly more accurate look at fetal well-being than heart rate alone.

Flick was one of the first Thoroughbred racehorses to undergo successful stem cell and bone marrow treatments.

Recent study results reveal why the dun pattern does not appear in many domestic horses.

Wearing a grazing muzzle during feeding is a simple, effective intervention for horses prone to choke, scientists found.

Dr. Roberta Dwyer takes a look at what’s changed in veterinary medicine and what’s stayed the same.
Veterinarians worldwide rely on the analgesic to treat animals–including horses–in their care.

Hyperflexion was more common in the 2008 World Cup than the 1992 Olympic Games in dressage classes, researchers found.

Disposable gloves are made of numerous materials with varying levels of protection appropriate for different uses.

Fasting horses before laparoscopic surgery decreases the amount of gas in the intestines, which can prove beneficial.

Emerging virus or incidental bystander? Dr. Nicola Pusterla of UC Davis shares insight into this infectious disease.
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