Bella’s riders back in the saddle, thanks to high-tech PET and CT scanning
Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography scanning targets the exact cause of horse’s lameness.
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Health
Vets join doctors to take action against antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic resistance and the emergence of ‘superbugs’ is a global problem, and represents one of the greatest threats to both human and animal health.
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Aloe vera helped some study horses with stomach ulcers, but couldn’t match drug
Forty horses used in Australian research, with all receiving gastroscopic examinations.
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Washable bandages with antiseptic properties could be on the cards
Scientists have developed technology that effectively traps silver nanoparticles inside cotton fiber.
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Vet school personnel fell ill after exposure to mare’s infected fetal membranes – study
Use of protective gear urged when examining abnormal equine fetal membranes.
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Many Queensland horse owners remain wary of Hendra vaccine, study suggests
Survey highlighted serious misconceptions concerning the severity of Hendra virus infections in both horses and humans.
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Getah virus may have been jumping between pigs and horses during outbreaks in Japan – study
“Periodic surveillance of pigs over a larger area would be useful for estimating the risk of epizootics in horses.”
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Saving Toby: How a doomed racehorse came back from the brink
“Toby was also in significant pain due to misalignments in the late thoracic and lumbar areas of his back. He also had neck and shoulder tension on the right as his atlas and scapula vertebrae were seriously misaligned.”
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Vet tech creates high-tech horse scanning table
New carbon fiber large animal scanning table includes slide actuators, meaning the horse can remain stationary, and the table can be easily moved into position.
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Swiss study highlights horse owners’ desire for complementary and alternative therapies
“A trained veterinarian administered complementary and alternative medicine treatments in only a small number of cases,” researchers report.
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An equine art form: Grass and the insulin resistant horse
Pasture grazing is the best way to keep your horse healthy. Grasses are not only highly nutritious, but grazing supports both physical and mental health.
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Genetic roots of eye cancer in horses unearthed
Horse owners can now identify horses at risk for ocular squamous cell carcinoma and make informed breeding decisions.
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Gastric ulcers and your horse: Beating bute’s side effects
To protect against ulcers, many veterinarians will prescribe omeprazole, but there are real concerns with the continued use of this drug.
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New video explores worm resistance and strategies to reduce its impact
Evidence-based parasite control programmes seen as the way of the future.
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Underlying cause of headshaking in horses may not be linked to similar human ailment
Study team investigated the possibility that the cause of headshaking in horses was similar to that of trigeminal neuralgia in humans.
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Keeping on top of worms in young horses requires a plan – and here it is
Good worm control is essential for maintaining health in young horses.
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Diarrhea in horses: The causes, treatments, and complications
Bacteria, viruses, and toxins are all factors that can damage the lining of the bowel and lead to diarrhea and other complications.
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Horses should be out of stables for cleaning chores – review
Scientists dust off research papers to review stable and arena air quality.
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Colorado hit by three serious horse diseases
State affected by cases of equine infectious anemia, the neurological form of EHV-1, and strangles.
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First aid: Do you know how to help your horse?
Top tips to commit to memory to ensure you’re ahead of the eight-ball when your horse has a health issue.
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