Diseases

July 19, 2023
Grin and Bear It: Are Gastric Ulcers Painful for Horses?
Gastric ulcers are believed to be painful, yet no studies have been performed to quantify this discomfort.

July 03, 2023
Horse Health: Veterinary Endoscopes as Carriers of Bacteria
Poorly disinfected endoscopes can falsely identify carriers of the bacterium that causes strangles in horses.

June 26, 2023
Lame Horse? Test for EMS and PPID
A swell of evidence shows that common endocrine disorders may also contribute to back pain, suspensory ligament desmitis, and

June 19, 2023
Strangles in Horses: Survival of Causative Bacterium on Equipment, Fixtures
The bacterium that causes strangles spreads quickly from horse to horse and from horse to inanimate objects, such as

April 12, 2023
Key Updates for Diagnosing Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing equine metabolic syndrome have been created by the Equine Endicrinology Group.

April 03, 2023
Cushing’s Disease in Horses and Importance of Diet
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or Cushing’s disease is an endocrine disorder that occurs in about 20% of horses over

March 01, 2023
New Testing Protocol for Equine Metabolic Syndrome
A palatable custom-made “glycemic pellet” was recently developed for insulin dysregulation testing in horses.

February 08, 2023
Gastric Ulcers Negatively Affect Athletic Performance in Horses, Report Says
Veterinary researchers demonstrated for the first time that equine gastric ulcer syndrome has a negative effect on performance.

January 30, 2023
Hindgut Health in Horses: Rely on Oral Buffers to Limit Dysbiosis
Buffering the hindgut through oral supplementation in the face of a starch overload could limit acidosis, dysbiosis, and laminitis.

January 25, 2023
EGGD Treatments Evaluated in Horses
Ulcers in the glandular region of the stomach are notoriously difficult to treat. Researchers took another look at available