Health

Evidence suggests the virus is successfully overwintering in Germany in hibernating mosquitoes.

Welfare issues can arise from the environment in which they are kept, how they are treated by their caregivers, and their health.

“This could really provide a more effective way of clearing a joint infection quickly so that the horse does not suffer long-term consequences of joint damage.”

Horses in a higher plane of work, such as racehorses, can present with exercise intolerance when affected by epiglottic entrapment.

The World Organisation for Animal Health stresses that there is no evidence that companion animals spread the disease.

Desmopressin acetate should be considered a valuable option for the long‐term treatment of horses with central diabetes insipidus, according to researchers.

Researchers will carry out a multidisciplinary study exploring combined usage of furosemide, commonly known as Lasix, and bisphosphonates in horses.

University of Montreal study team also identified risk factors that increased the chances of drug-resistant strains being present.

Borrowing veterinary equipment including ventilators is being considered by British health authorities.