Health

“Given the level of exposure found, horses may play a role in the epidemiology of leptospirosis in New Zealand.”

Similar remodeling is also seen in the pulmonary arteries of humans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A study is under way at the University of Kentucky on the relationship of diet to Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and another has just been completed equine immune function and PPID.

The two masses on the fetlock of the horse were linked to a hitherto unknown papillomavirus.

Hair could represent a viable testing alternative to whole blood and serum, Italian researchers report.

No sensitive method for diagnosing early kidney dysfunction in horses has been identified so far, but fresh research takes it a step closer.

Of the 21 markers measured so far, three show real promise in being able to predict injury.

Researchers performed whole genome sequencing of two affected foals to identify the gene responsible.

Managing the weight of some horses and ponies to prevent obesity and the associated health risks can be difficult, but a new study provides a better understanding of why this may be particularly challenging for some.

“Our results suggest that horses and camels should be tested and/or closely monitored for evidence of Covid‐19 infection.”

Evidence from a study showed that the efficacy of ivermectin and moxidectin was markedly reduced in imported horses, whereas those born in the US showed 100% strongyle egg count reduction.

The parasympathetic stimulation triggered by chiropractic adjustments improves multiple facets of health for any horse.

Connemara Pony Research Group believes a four-pronged strategy would help tackle Hoof Wall Separation Disease.

Results suggested that the telephone triage of colic cases, and the identification of potentially critical cases, is currently unstandardised within British equine practices.

The horse-related grants from the Morris Animal Foundation will support research teams at 13 universities and institutions.