News and issues for equine health professionals
The horse’s gut microbiome could influence gastric ulcers, and while researchers have found microbial shifts with disease, their role remains uncertain.
Radiographic evidence reveals Western performance horses can develop fetlock bone stress similar to racehorses—likely from repetitive strain, not speed.
Financial planning and practical management help owners provide effective care for horses with chronic conditions or long-term injuries. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Researchers say bump kinase inhibitors show promise in treating horses with this neurologic disease.
New AAEP field guidelines give veterinarians a diagnostic flowchart for equine respiratory disease to guide sampling and test selection.
Equine hepatitis viruses EqHV and EqPV-H can cause chronic or acute liver disease in horses. Early diagnosis, biosecurity, and prevention are key.
Dr. Martin Nielsen explains how testing and strategic deworming programs support effective parasite control and protect horses’ long-term health.
Here’s what researchers know about the role biomarkers might play in predicting and monitoring equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
Researchers warn of rising EIA cases, with inapparent carriers and iatrogenic spread posing ongoing threats to horse health nationwide.
Researchers are exploring macrophage-based therapies to resolve inflammation and improve long-term joint health in horses.
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) can only be definitively diagnosed through gastroscopy by a veterinarian. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
As new world screwworm threatens horses and livestock again, experts urge vigilance, rapid reporting, and prevention to stop its return to the U.S.
One expert explains what researchers know about EASD in horses and advancements they hope to make in prevention.
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