“Horses are clearly another host for the influenza D virus, but we do not know what type of symptoms horses experience.”

Vets can learn whether to prescribe rest and recovery before racing again, rehabilitation for another career, or immediate retirement.

Therapeutic activated charcoal proved effective in absorbing the toxin behind the often fatal disease.

“Overuse of antibiotics promotes resistance, provides a false sense of security, and convalescent immune responses may not be induced.”

Evidence suggests the virus can be spread through contaminated horse serum products. Infected horses do not always develop disease.

It’s crucial to identify problems early, preferably before symptoms occur, to minimise discomfort and maximise chances of successful treatment.

Some samples showed resistance to up to 12 of the 16 antimicrobial drugs assessed in the American study.

Senior horses in the study had much higher levels of circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) when fed the starch rich diet compared to the adult group at the same time of the year.

“It seems clear that more emphasis on prevention is needed for the safety of veterinary patients and staff and the broader community.”

Study team probes equine supplement use in Ireland, finding many owners thought formal testing regimes were in place.

Differences between EGGD and gastric ulcers outlined in in-depth treatment advice.

There is little research that specifically looks at glyphosate’s impact on horse’s health.