Cribbing: More Evidence for Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Horses
Horses that cribbed had different microbial communities compared to those that did not, suggesting microbiota-gut-brain axis involvement. The post Cribbing: More Evidence for Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis...
View ArticleStall-Side Testing for PPID in Progress
A rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective stall-side test kit that detects PPID may be on the horizon for horse owners and vets. The post Stall-Side Testing for PPID in Progress appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleUse of Secondary Recipient Mares in Embryo Transfer Programs
When recipient mares develop endometritis following embryo transfer, the survivability of embryos plummets. Researchers may have found a solution. The post Use of Secondary Recipient Mares in Embryo...
View ArticleOral Glucose Test in Horses: A Closer Look at Lipids
A research team set out to gain a better understanding of the role of lipids and lipid metabolism in horses with hyperinsulinemia. The post Oral Glucose Test in Horses: A Closer Look at Lipids appeared...
View ArticlePriming Anestrous Mares for Embryo Transfer
While assisted reproduction techniques gain popularity among horse breeders, a barrier to success is finding appropriate recipient mares. The post Priming Anestrous Mares for Embryo Transfer appeared...
View ArticleLoosely Tied Heads Improve Respiratory Health During Transport
An elevated head position may interrupt the horse’s natural tracheal clearance mechanisms, contributing to accumulation of secretions. The post Loosely Tied Heads Improve Respiratory Health During...
View ArticleMyofibrillar Myopathy in Horses: History, Feeding, and Management
In addition to diet changes, management and exercise protocols recommended for MFM horses play important roles in affected horses. The post Myofibrillar Myopathy in Horses: History, Feeding, and...
View ArticlePrepurchase and Repository Radiographs in Horses: Points to Ponder
Whether they are repository radiographs specific to Thoroughbreds or prepurchase radiographs for other horses, a veterinarian must interpret the images. The post Prepurchase and Repository Radiographs...
View ArticleHypersalivation in Horses: Look at Feedstuffs
Hypersalivation, also known as slobbers, is usually due to ingested mycotoxins or ergot alkaloids, often part of the forage fraction of the diet. The post Hypersalivation in Horses: Look at Feedstuffs...
View ArticleBlack Walnut Poisoning in Horses
A major concern of black walnut toxicity is laminitis, but other symptoms include depression, stocking up, colic, and fever. The post Black Walnut Poisoning in Horses appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleNovel Immunotherapy Protocol Improves Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses
A new protocol that involved administering only a few injections each year proved a promising treatment for insect bite hypersensitivity. The post Novel Immunotherapy Protocol Improves Insect Bite...
View ArticleExploring Stem Cells for Wounds in Horses: Promoting Healing, Preventing...
A pilot study lays the foundation for future work that will more fully explore the role of the stem cell secretome in wound management. The post Exploring Stem Cells for Wounds in Horses: Promoting...
View ArticleCan We Save Valuable Stallion Semen by Refreezing?
Veterinary researchers recently investigated ways to refreeze semen after its initial thaw in an attempt to preserve genetics of well-known stallions. The post Can We Save Valuable Stallion Semen by...
View ArticleAdjusting Horse Diets in Winter: Is It Necessary?
Turn a critical eye to your horse's ration during the winter, especially if the amount of exercise decreases. The post Adjusting Horse Diets in Winter: Is It Necessary? appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleUse Caution When Storing Antifreeze and Other Products Containing Ethylene...
Mammals are vulnerable to ethylene glycol poisoning, yet sensitivity differs among species. How horses react to ethylene glycol ingestion is not clear. The post Use Caution When Storing Antifreeze and...
View ArticleTop Worries Following Surgery and How to Avoid Colic Surgery
Researchers from the United Kingdom recently reviewed data from over 65 studies to examine potential postoperative complications in horses. The post Top Worries Following Surgery and How to Avoid Colic...
View ArticleScrewworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative
Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm. The post Screwworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative appeared...
View ArticleLink Between Dental Disease and Gastric Ulcers in Horses Studied
Researchers believe poor dentition contributes to equine gastric ulcer syndrome due to reduced saliva output secondary to decreased chewing. The post Link Between Dental Disease and Gastric Ulcers in...
View ArticleExercise Recommendations for Horses with Myofibrillar Myopathy
An important aspect of managing horses with MFM is thoughtful exercise, which strengthens muscle and builds enzymes needed to burn energy as fuel. The post Exercise Recommendations for Horses with...
View ArticleParasite Burdens in Horses with Severe Asthma
Equine parasitologists reported that horses with severe equine asthma shed fewer internal parasite eggs compared to their healthy herdmates. The post Parasite Burdens in Horses with Severe Asthma...
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