News and issues for equine health professionals
Although uncommon in North American horses, monitor pregnant mares to avoid abortion and stillbirth due to toxicant exposure.
A research team used ultrasound to establish normal proximal suspensory ligament cross-sectional areas of cutting horses.
Researchers assess the prevalence of malocclusions and dental diseases in privately owned horses in the Mazovia region of Poland.
Horses have a wide range of potential for exposure to toxicants; understanding this could help protect them.
While prohibited in competition horses, this anabolic steroid might help vets manage joint disease such as osteochondrosis lesions in young horses.
X rays are valuable diagnostic tools for equine dental health that can reveal undiagnosed issues.
Here’s a look at some common pelvis problems in horses, how veterinarians diagnose them, and what treatment options are available.
Blood flow restriction (BFR), a human rehab modality, was found to be safe and well-tolerated by horses in a pilot study.
If your horse is exhibiting regular behavior problems, cheek tooth pain could be the cause.
While ultrasound is useful for identifying articular process joint effusion in horses, it might undervalue the amount of swelling present.
Setting boundaries can help veterinarians protect their personal time and have clearer communication with their clients.
Resin fillings used in human dentistry can offer long-term solutions for preventing and managing infundibular caries.
A field study of the drug showed it significantly improved lameness in horses and induced no clinically relevant adverse effects.
Equine idiopathic headshaking is a painful condition, but with correct diagnosis and treatment many headshakers can live pain-free.
Comparing ligament striations in opposite limbs via ultrasound to determine if changes are normal versus tears could lead to misdiagnosis.
Timely decision-making could be the life-saving factor for colicking horses.
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