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October 28, 2024

Insulin Dysregulation in Nonobese, Nontraditional Breeds of Horses

The classic picture of equine metabolic syndrome is that of an obese horse but fails to show that nonobese Read more
October 21, 2024

Transcriptomics Markers to Clear Joint Infections in Horses

Successfully treating joint infections requires aggressive therapy, but how do veterinarians know when the infection is cleared? Read more
October 16, 2024

Changes in Mineral Levels in Saliva May Pinpoint Gastric Ulcers

Veterinary researchers found the presence of certain minerals in saliva may help diagnose EGUS, particularly glandular disease. Read more
October 14, 2024

Word of Caution When Treating Insulin Dysregulation and Laminitis

A new class of drug called sodium-glucose cotransporter-1 inhibitors are becoming popular for use in obese horses with ID Read more
Thoroughbred racehorse
October 09, 2024

Study: Intestinal Microbiome of Foals May Predict Future Racing Success

One study examining the intestinal microbiome found that microbiome diversity early in a foal’s life may predict future racing Read more
October 07, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Pain Recognition in Horses

With the rapid expansion of AI in various sectors of our lives, it’s not surprising that experts are using Read more
September 23, 2024

Monitor Ulcer Healing in Horses by Testing Saliva Analytes

What if horse owners could collect saliva on a sponge and analyze a few molecules to determine if gastric Read more
September 18, 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Horses: What You Need to Know

Inflammatory bowel disease describes various intestinal diseases in which inflammatory cells breach the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. Read more
Chestnut horse wearing a blue blanket is eating grain from a feed bucket in a stall.
September 16, 2024

Forty Days of Firocoxib Safe in Healthy Horses

One study showed prolonged use of firocoxib appeared safe in healthy horses, laying the groundwork for additional studies. Read more
Western performance reining cutting horse.
September 11, 2024

Novel Approach to Combating Osteoarthritis in Horses

Researchers have taken the first steps toward identifying a new way of fighting osteoarthritis, which limits the athletic careers Read more
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