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. The post Changes in Mineral Levels in Saliva May Pinpoint Gastric Ulcers...
View ArticleVitamin E in Horse Hay
Because horses cannot synthesize vitamins A and E “in-house,” they must consume them from forages or concentrates. For horses that have access to plentiful amounts of fresh green forage, additional...
View ArticleTranscriptomics Markers to Clear Joint Infections in Horses
Successfully treating joint infections requires aggressive therapy, but how do veterinarians know when the infection is cleared? The post Transcriptomics Markers to Clear Joint Infections in Horses...
View ArticleVitamin E in Horses: Testing and Interpreting Results
Adequate levels of vitamin E in the body maximize antioxidant defenses that in turn optimize health and performance. The post Vitamin E in Horses: Testing and Interpreting Results appeared first on...
View ArticleInsulin 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 horses can be affected as well. The post Insulin Dysregulation in Nonobese, Nontraditional...
View ArticleShelf-Stable Platelet Lysate Benefits Horses with Musculoskeletal Disease
Researchers found a way to freeze-dry platelet lysate, producing a shelf-stable product that widens the net of regenerative therapy. The post Shelf-Stable Platelet Lysate Benefits Horses with...
View ArticleBack to Basics: Studying Canagliflozin in Horses for Treating Insulin...
Looking to fill the gaps in knowledge on medications for insulin dysregulation, researchers studied the oft-used canagliflozin. The post Back to Basics: Studying Canagliflozin in Horses for Treating...
View ArticleFrozen Fecal Transplants in Horses: Four Findings
In the case of dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the hndgut microbiome, veterinarians may recommend fecal microbiota transplant. The post Frozen Fecal Transplants in Horses: Four Findings appeared first...
View ArticleAlfalfa Pellets for Severe Equine Asthma: Pros and Cons
A recent study found that feeding alfalfa pellets helps horses with severe asthma more than feeding steamed hay. The post Alfalfa Pellets for Severe Equine Asthma: Pros and Cons appeared first on...
View ArticleGenetic Elements Called miRNA May Be Next Foaling Predictor
Japanese researchers suggested that small segments of genetic material called circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) could be used to predict foaling. The post Genetic Elements Called miRNA May Be Next Foaling...
View ArticleProceed with Caution: Intra-Articular Triamcinolone for Equine Joints
Is your veterinarian planning to use the steroid triamcinolone to treat joint disease in your metabolic or potentially metabolic horse? The post Proceed with Caution: Intra-Articular Triamcinolone for...
View ArticleVitamin E for Horses: Choose Direct Supplementation
To ensure that vitamin E is delivered to the horse in proper amounts, supplement with a high-quality, bioavailable source of vitamin E. The post Vitamin E for Horses: Choose Direct Supplementation...
View ArticleWinter Water Requirements for Horses
As winter approaches in many areas of the world, horsemen must evaluate the nutrient requirements of their horses. The post Winter Water Requirements for Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleStudy: Hempseed Meal Pellets Palatable and Acceptable to Horses
Hempseed has recently gained attention as a potential alternative feed ingredient for horses. The post Study: Hempseed Meal Pellets Palatable and Acceptable to Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleWork in Progress: Developing a Screening Test for Condylar Fracture Risk in...
A study found tomography to be a better tool than radiography for detecting bone changes that identify horses risk for condylar fractures. The post Work in Progress: Developing a Screening Test for...
View ArticleNew Drug for Lowering Insulin Levels in Horses Shows Promise
Medications blocking GLP-1 receptors could be suitable therapeutic agents to include in a treatment protocol for hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis. The post New Drug for Lowering Insulin Levels in...
View ArticleCan Carbon Dioxide Stimulate Hoof Growth in Horses?
In addition to biotin supplementation, research suggests that topical delivery of carbon dioxide may accelerate hoof growth in healthy horses. The post Can Carbon Dioxide Stimulate Hoof Growth in...
View ArticleObserving Horse Behavior in Restricted Grazing Scenarios
Researchers consider if they can restrict pasture access without affecting welfare. The post Observing Horse Behavior in Restricted Grazing Scenarios appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticleResearchers Test Herbs for Deworming Effectiveness in Horses
Lulled by the idea of “natural” treatment options, some owners use plant derivatives to deworm their horses, though effectiveness is often unclear. The post Researchers Test Herbs for Deworming...
View ArticleAnti-Inflammatory Effects of PRP, Platelet Lysate Examined in Horses
Platelet lysate does not have an anti-inflammatory effect when injected directly into joints with persistent synovitis, according to a study. The post Anti-Inflammatory Effects of PRP, Platelet Lysate...
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