Health

The evidence suggests that, before they can reach the intestines, prebiotics may well partially break down in the animals’ stomachs, which can lead to inflammation of the stomach lining.

Guttural pouch mycosis is a potentially life-threatening disease that may initially present as a simple nosebleed or even poor performance in an equine athlete.

Researchers find a concerning disparity between horse owners’ confidence in being able to recognise colic, and their ability to do so.

The most common sources of multiple drug-resistant bacteria were catheter insertion sites and surgical site infections.

The key to prevention of endocrinopathic laminitis is early identification of horses at risk.

The findings of the American study showed a high prevalence of mild grades of bone disease affected cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae.

It is possible that at least some of the neuromas formed will be painful, say researchers.

Underlying insulin dysregulation has been shown to account for about 90% of all laminitis cases in some populations.

“Unhygienic practices by the owners and trainers of these horses is spreading the disease.”

Researchers from Denmark and Australia are using 3D mapping of horse hearts to learn more about atrial fibrillation, a disorder common among horses — and humans.

Dental disease is the second most common clinical problem encountered in donkeys, after disorders of the feet and has the potential to cause significant pain.

Although Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction is a very common disease more often seen in horses 15 years of age and older, it can occur in horses as young as 10.

Researchers say that horses treated with medical grade honey were more likely to heal completely with no signs of infection.

Fat on the neck crest in ponies appears to be a much better predictor of EMS than general obesity.