Health

The study team hopes its model will be used to explore the reasons behind the major blood vessel ruptures seen in horses.

Three horse properties in Utah the latest affected by vesicular stomatitis outbreak.

Horses, deer, cattle, and antelope affected, with 18 anthrax cases reported this year.

Blood test expected to reach the market in 2020, with research ongoing for a saliva-based test.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s submission on proposed regulations includes its view on what equine dental technicians can undertake.

Horses owners are invited to take part in a survey, data from which will be used to expand the resources in the ground-breaking REACT colic campaign.

“Horses, sheep and cattle often share the same grazing, which enables high levels of gene flow between flukes infecting the different species.”

“There is no excuse for a donkey having a tumour of this size and complexity; there are so many resources and help available for donkey owners, it should never happen.”

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.