Antiviral cream for herpes infections in humans tried on equine sarcoids
Acyclovir did no better than a placebo against sarcoids, researchers in Belgium report.
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Researchers in push to find out why exercising horses can bleed into their lungs
“Then, and only then, will the veterinary profession be in a position to truly tackle the challenge of preventing exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.”
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Tetanus in horses: Scientists pinpoint factors that indicate likelihood of survival or death
The retrospective study of around 155 equine cases found two-third of the adults and foals did not survive.
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Rise in skin ailments reported in Britain’s annual equine health survey
The top disease trends of lameness and skin disease remained consistent with previous years.
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Eventers sought for survey to learn more about factors affecting their horses’ gut health
Researchers what to learn how competition level, training intensity, and management practices impact the gastrointestinal health of Eventing horses.
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Five plus a day? Yes, you can add fruit to your horse’s diet
Juliet Getty explains how fruit can round out a horse’s diet beyond traditional supplements.
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£1m boost for development of new equine tendon treatment
New tendon treatment therapy TenoMiR has the potential to “transform the treatment of tendon injuries”.
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Health issues facing donkeys to take center stage at US symposium
November’s Donkey Welfare Symposium promises an array of specialist speakers on welfare and care of equine asinus.
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Veterinary cardiologists tackle the fluttering hearts of horses with a revived treatment
Drugs don’t always control atrial fibrillation in horses. Transvenous electrical cardioversion is another option.
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Major Seasonal Pasture Myopathy risk to horses as storms batter countryside
High winds may cause sycamore seeds to fall earlier than usual this year; horse owners are urged to prevent the seeds falling in reach.
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Tackling tapeworm: Horses at risk from killer parasite
Tapeworm infection can result in life-threatening colic such as blockages in the small intestine (impaction colic), spasmodic colic or a serious condition called intussusception.
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Manuka honey proves it worth in healing horse wounds, but quality is essential – study
Research shows that you should choose your manuka honey carefully for wound care.
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Researchers successfully tackle equine sarcoids around eyes using novel approach
Animal Health Trust researchers report success with a treatment called high dose rate brachytherapy.
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New hope at hand for equine neck issues and injuries
Lameness isn’t always caused by leg or hoof issues. Neck issues are increasingly being diagnosed as the problem area.
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Buzz off! Top tips to rid horses of those pesky flies
Eight practical tips to help horse owners take control of flies and keep horses more comfortable in the heat.
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Investigation highlights just how little we know about allergies in horses
A position paper finds that evidence of adverse food reactions in horses remains largely anecdotal.
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Equine asthma: Intriguing questions remain around the role of bacteria
The equine lungs are not sterile, with the lower respiratory tract possessing a unique microbiota.
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Scans provide extra insights into the composition of horse teeth
The composition of the all-important grinding surfaces of a horse’s cheek teeth change with age, according to a German study team.
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Rethink is needed on the way we use the term lameness, say experts
“Using the term ‘lame’ for any horse falling beyond thresholds set for quantitative gait analysis or not showing the ideal motion pattern when assessed clinically does not seem a wise thing to do.”
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Core bacteria in the gut of horses showed some stability over time in study
Sixty-five percent of bacteria retained within the bacterial community of the hindgut of horses over a six-week period whilst on a uniform diet.
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