Skip to content

Health

May 15, 2024

Upper Airway Obstruction in Barrel Racing Horses

Researchers determined the prevalence of upper airway obstruction by retroactively reviewing medical records of barrel racing horses. Read more
Horse with ears pinned
May 13, 2024

No Link Between Glandular Ulcers and Equine Herpesviruses

Researchers investigating two herpesviruses in horses found no association between them and equine glandular gastric disease. Read more
Western performance horse
May 08, 2024

Exploring Mitotherapy for Novel Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Horses

Osteoarthritis, an inflammatory degenerative condition affecting the whole joint, is a leading cause of lameness among performance horses. Read more
May 01, 2024

Factors Affecting Equine Asthma and the Gut-Lung Axis

Equine asthma negatively affects athletic performance and, in severe cases, seriously compromises quality of life. Read more
April 24, 2024

Time of Twin Reduction Affects Live Foaling Rate

Twin pregnancies put mares at risk and rarely result in healthy foals, which explains why one twin is typically Read more
April 22, 2024

Phenylbutazone May Improve Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

Veterinary researchers found that phenylbutazone decreases insulin and glucose responses, thereby improving insulin dysregulation. Read more
Close-up of horse's muzzle
April 17, 2024

Antibiotic Use and Abuse: Example of Equine Asthma

Using antibiotics inappropriately contributes to antimicrobial resistance in both human and veterinary medicine. Read more
Vet lunging a chestnut horse.
April 15, 2024

New Tool Recognizes Pain in Horses with Osteoarthritis

With a new tool, horse owners may be able to monitor chronic pain in their horses and gauge when Read more
Wood shavings for horse bedding
April 08, 2024

A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest

Scientists recently compared bedding in three critical categories to help horse owners choose the best bedding. Read more
April 01, 2024

Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses

Causes of leaky gut syndrome are still being studied. Stress, in various forms, such as heat and transport, can Read more
X

Subscribe to Equinews and get the latest equine nutrition and health news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for free now!