Health

Ulcers affecting the lower acid-producing part of the stomach remain poorly understood, say researchers.

Cannabis sativa L. is the “umbrella term” for the plants known as hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is particularly high in THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive “high.” CBD, on the other hand, does not create this effect.

Equine Guelph funded research is the first study to investigate steamed, soaked and dry hay in Ontario.

Researchers set out to investigate changes in routinely measured blood parameters in Endurance horses during their first seven months of training.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking public feedback on its proposed changes, with submissions closing on July 24.

Both horses had shown incoordination and weakness 24 hours before referral to an Indiana veterinary hospital.

Fresh guidelines suggest a mix of calendar-based and targeted worming treatments, together with monitoring.

Mud management is key to equine health and safety during wet weather.

Waltham collaborators presented three papers associated with potential risk factors for laminitis and three associated with other aspects of nutrition.

Scientists exploring spring Atypical Myopathy find Hypoglycin A in sycamore samples and rainwater.

Giving pergolide twice daily instead of the recommended once a day may be more effective, an Australian study has found.

A recently discovered virus linked to liver disease in horses appears to have worldwide distribution, according to researchers, who tested

Factors considered important in emergency decision-making were the degree of pain, the likelihood of the condition resolving, and the severity of of the condition.

“Recent outbreaks of surra and dourine in Europe illustrate the risk and consequences of importation of … infected animals into non-endemic countries.”