Basic Health

June 07, 2011
Equine Euthanasia Guidelines Published
The AAEP's recommendations were designed with the health and well-being of the horse as the most important concerns.

May 19, 2011
A Novel Treatment for Sarcoids in Horses
Austrian researchers believe that topical application of acyclovir is useful in the treatment of sarcoids. Acyclovir is an antiviral

May 03, 2011
Chronic Respiratory Disease and Electroacupuncture in Horses
Studies conducted at Florida State University indicated that this technique has anti-inflammatory effects in horses and therefore might be

May 02, 2011
Equine Pasture Planning
So, what's to plan about a pasture? You fence in some land and add water and horses, right? That

April 28, 2011
No Gall Bladder for Horses? No Problem!
Despite the absence of a gall bladder, horses have no problems digesting a moderate amount of fat.

April 26, 2011
Diagnosis of Equine Heart Disease
Veterinarians might gain insight into diagnoses by considering cTnI levels, and could also monitor changes in the level as

April 20, 2011
Anti-inflammatory Substance Found in Horse Saliva
Researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta have discovered that a peptide derived from protein

April 19, 2011
Risk Factors for Colic In Horses
Several survey-based studies have been performed to better determine what roles diet and dietary changes play in the

April 07, 2011
Temporomandibular Joint Irritation in Horses
TMJ irritation is being blamed for lameness, weight loss, head tossing, resistance, and a host of other problems.

March 30, 2011
Catnip: Not Just for Cats Anymore
Cats love it, but flies hate it! An article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported that catnip