Health

“Many diseases that affect horses are in dire need of further research.”

Disturbances in the hindgut microbiota can alter the fermentation patterns and ultimately lead to metabolic problems.

“Opting to treat this inflammation with a self-derived biologic as opposed to a corticosteroid promotes better long-term joint health instead of a quick fix.”

“Host-associated differences are a more likely explanation of the bacterium’s ability to persist in horses without resulting in either clinical signs or a robust immune response.”

Variant is similar to one detected in France, and both have the ability to cause neurological problems in horses.

Study shows that faecal microbiota composition is affected by several horse-related and environment-related factors.

Besnoitiosis in equids could be almost as widespread as bovine besnoitiosis in Europe, researchers say.

Researchers hope to generate a dataset to assess current trends and practices, and point to potential improvements in anaesthesia for horses.

Identification of potential disease-causing mutations will aid development of genetic tests to better screen and diagnose affected horses.

While pharmaceuticals may have their place in extreme allergic reactions, choosing natural remedies will not only relieve symptoms but will help the body heal.

“Much is yet to be uncovered concerning glucocorticoid use in horses with asthma.”

The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance affects veterinarians on a daily basis, a researcher says.

Alice Rodrigues de Oliveira and her fellow researchers dubbed the scale, based on elements of the Horse Grimace Scale, FaceSed.

Confirmation of the diptheria-like illness in a horse resulted in contact tracing of 49 people by authorities.

Upper respiratory tract dysfunction is common in horses, manifesting as abnormal respiratory noise, poor or decreased performance, dysphagia (an inability to swallow correctly), and involuntary aerophagia (“wind-sucking”).

New study will collect data from cases of general anaesthetic procedures, or standing sedation lasting longer than 15 minutes, in horses and donkeys from around the world.

Researchers found no clinical signs associated with almost half the cracked cheek teeth identified in the British study.