Health
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
April 22, 2024
Phenylbutazone May Improve Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Veterinary researchers found that phenylbutazone decreases insulin and glucose responses, thereby improving insulin dysregulation.
April 17, 2024
Antibiotic Use and Abuse: Example of Equine Asthma
Using antibiotics inappropriately contributes to antimicrobial resistance in both human and veterinary medicine.
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
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.
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
March 27, 2024
Underwater Treadmills Rapidly Build Back Muscles in Horses
Recurrent incline underwater treadmill exercise develops muscles in the back within two weeks of starting exercise, according to one
March 18, 2024
Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in Etiology
Right dorsal colitis is a disease of the large intestine often brought about by excessive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
March 13, 2024
Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing
In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors.
March 04, 2024
Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: An Overview
Ferreting out a diagnosis of right dorsal colitis, an ulcerative, inflammatory disorder, can take time, as horses show nonspecific