Diseases

June 05, 2022
Minutes Matter for Horses Undergoing Testing for PPID
Testing for PPID requires precision timing or results may prompt misdiagnosis, according to new research.

May 18, 2022
Genetic Mutation Found in Anhidrotic Horses
Long believed to have a heritable component, researchers recently identified a genetic mutation that may be responsible for anhidrosis.

April 25, 2022
Toxic Plant for Horses: Meadow Saffron
Researchers expected horses to avoid hay contaminated with toxic meadow saffron but, surprisingly, they preferred it to clean, safe

March 09, 2022
Creeping Indigo: A Dangerous Weed for Horses
Increased recognition of creeping indigo in pastures and an uptick in cases of toxicity in horses have researchers on

March 09, 2022
Ryegrass Staggers in Horses
When infected with an endophytic fungus, perennial ryegrass can be problematic, even dangerous, for horses.

March 02, 2022
Exercise Key to Sidestepping Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
A new study shows that lack of exercise is an important risk factor for insulin dysregulation, and that even

March 01, 2022
Disease Report: Japanese Encephalitis in Horses
Australian horse owners should be vigilant for signs of illness in their horses, as Japanese encephalitis virus has been

February 17, 2022
Botulism in Horses: An Introduction
Botulism typically occurs as a result of consuming moldy hay or improperly fermented haylage, though grain has been implicated

February 16, 2022
Equine Infectious Anemia: New Year, New Cases
In the United States, two types of EIA tests are authorized for use: agar gel immunodiffusion test and the

February 09, 2022
Immunotherapy Improves Recovery Odds of Horses with Sarcoids
A recently developed technique called “sarcoid immunotherapy” could be the solution to reducing sarcoidosis in horses.