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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
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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
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 Read more
Colicky horse laying down in a stall at the vet hospital.
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 Read more
Gray horse in stall.
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. Read more
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 Read more
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