News and issues for equine health professionals
MRI exams are more expensive than most other diagnostics. But with better associated recovery rates, it might be a worthwhile investment, say researchers.
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
Standing surgeries on sedated horses can provide good, if not better, results than equivalent surgeries on fully anesthetized horses, without the added costs and complications.
A psychologist documented and assessed a holistic farrier’s complex communication skills while handling a laminitis case.
Horses undergoing general anesthesia die about a thousand times more often than humans do, at a rate of around 1 to 1.5 deaths per 100 anesthetized horses. Here’s a look at why.
What’s in that straw? Stallion semen, sure. But what quantity of sperm, and what quality? Researchers found this mobile device and its app an effective alternative to more specialized equipment.
The guidelines make new recommendations for core and risk-based vaccines for horses. The committee further emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using 0.2% PHMB-impregnated gauze reduced the growth of underlying bacteria commonly implicated in orthopedic wounds and infections of horses.
Adjusting a horse’s environment and administering medications as needed can help some asthmatic equids return to function.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a global webcast as humans—facing a health crisis of their own due to COVID-19—try to protect horses and prevent the spread of AHS during the disease’s current outbreak in Thailand.
A veterinarian dispels 4 common rumors that often sway an owner’s decision to pursue surgery for a colicking horse.
The state of California has issued the following guidelines for equestrian facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a PRP lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.
Here’s what you need to know about holistic veterinary medicine and how vets can integrate it into everyday practice.
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