Diseases

A study found that the drug phenylbutazone, or “bute,” decreased insulin and glucose concentrations following an oral glucose test. Read more

Gastroscopic examinations of nearly 400 horses at a single equestrian center in China revealed a concerningly high rate of Read more

Measuring low thyroid hormone levels in horses with PPID does not necessarily indicate the horse is truly hypothyroid and Read more

Being able to continuously measure the pH of the stomach contents will help improve treatment strategies for horses with Read more

Some owners are hesitant to “scope” their horses for ulcers, believing it is too stressful, but recent research should Read more

Biofilms play an important role in antimicrobial resistance and life-threatening treatment failures despite aggressive antibiotic therapy. Read more

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors block the resorption of glucose from the kidney, resulting in decreased circulating levels. Read more

When omeprazole is abruptly discontinued, high levels of gastrin stimulate the parietal cells to produce hydrochloric acid and rebound Read more

An important aspect of managing horses with MFM is thoughtful exercise, which strengthens muscle and builds enzymes needed to Read more

Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm. Read more