News and issues for equine health professionals
Equine biosecurity might become easier thanks to new in-field tests using recently developed isothermal technology, which could detect infected horses in less than an hour.
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
Learn what veterinarians are doing to improve how they control equine pain.
A researcher describes ectoparasites, infections, and hypersensitivity disorders that can cause pruritus in horses.
Use this visual guide to learn about the technologies your veterinarian might use to look inside your horse and why.
Survey: Veterinarians in the United Kingdom are more likely to follow competition rather than manufacturer influenza vaccination guidelines, potentially leaving horses with vaccination gaps.
Researchers found that about 40% of NSAID-treated horses in their study developed thickened intestinal walls, starting as early as the third day of treatment.
A survey found 100% of owners were happy with the results of their mares’ ovariectomies performed in response to pathologies; 90% were happy with elective ovariectomy results.
The editors of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care have scoured our archives and gathered our top lower limb lameness content. Sponsored by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
Here’s how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.
In the four months since the MILEPET scanner’s installation at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, veterinarians have imaged 100 horses; more than half were performance and pleasure horses.
Learn from Dr. Jennifer Janes, part of the University of Kentucky’s CSI team for horse diseases, conditions, and poisonings.
Researchers used genomic sequencing to identify fungi living in healthy eyes and found differences between pastured and stalled horses.
He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
Read about three real-life examples of equine athletes that made full recoveries from their injuries, including their diagnostic challenges, rehab modalities, and recovery details.
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