Health

November 17, 2021
Muscle Problems in Equine Athletes: Making the Most of Nutrition
Thoughtful management strategies, including careful attention to nutrition and exercise requirements, can relieve clinical signs of diagnosed myopathies.

November 08, 2021
Predicting Insulin Dysregulation in Horses: Biomarker Measurement
Identification of certain biomarkers indicate metabolic and inflammatory glitches in humans. Researchers set out to determine if the same

November 03, 2021
Haynet Height: Consider Comfort of Horses
Habitual, unnatural postures can cause discomfort, so researchers set out to determine the physical effects of haynet height on

November 01, 2021
Injecting Horse Joints with Antibiotics: Pros and Cons
While injecting joints with antibiotics can help to clear infections, the procedure is not without risks.

October 20, 2021
Equine Osteoarthritis: Comparing Treatments
Chronic concussion and trauma can lead to osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that can sideline horses permanently if not addressed.

October 18, 2021
Effect of Blue Light on Pregnant Mares
Researchers recently set out to evaluate the effects of prepartum exposure to blue LED light on pregnancy, foaling, and

October 06, 2021
Body Weight Perceptions of Horses by Show Judges
The incidence of obesity among horses worries veterinarians and nutritionists, especially as industry professionals have difficulty recognizing adiposity.

September 27, 2021
New Hope for Tendon Injuries in Horses
Tendon injuries occur frequently in athletic horses, so researchers are looking for effective ways to promote healing while minimizing

September 22, 2021
Copper Poisoning in Horses
While copper deficiency can wreak havoc on skeletal and neuromuscular systems, acute and cumulative copper toxicity can lead to

September 15, 2021
Where Do Ticks Stick on Your Horse?
Researchers in the southwest U.S. recently set out to determine the seasonality of tick infestations and attachment site preferences