Health

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

January 23, 2023
Amino Acid Profiles in PPID Horses: Management, Diagnostic Implications
Changes in amino acid concentrations of horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction may lead to novel diagnostic and treatment

January 18, 2023
Ertugliflozin for Managing Metabolic Horses
A new class of drugs borrowed from human medicine could prove useful in horses with refractory metabolic disease.

January 16, 2023
Link Between Liver Virus and Poor Performance in Horses Questioned
Researchers believe equine parvovirus-hepatitis virus causes poor performance in athletic horses, including racehorses.

January 11, 2023
Pastern Abnormalities and Future Soundness in High-Performance Horses
A review of yearling X-rays suggested low to moderate risk to future racing performance with osteochondral defects of the

January 09, 2023
Tracking Sperm Motility in Stallions by Measuring a Specific Protein
New data show that measuring a specific protein in semen samples can help identify usable frozen or thawed stallion

January 05, 2023
Pros and Cons of Using Haynets: New Information
Haynets can be beneficial for some horses, yet a new study suggests they may increase a horse’s risk of

December 28, 2022
Serum Amyloid A: An Effective Tool for Diagnosing, Monitoring Infections
A rapid test to detect synovial infections can be lifesaving, and this may be possible by measuring serum amyloid

December 26, 2022
Pinpoint PPID in Horses Earlier By Careful Observation, Diligent Diagnostics
Look for early changes in your horse’s health and be aggressive with diagnostic testing when PPID is suspected.