Hospital care improves odds of horses surviving botulism, study finds
Nearly half of admitted horses in study survived.
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Health
Renewed warning over supplement use in horses, humans
Riders and trainers urged to use care over supplement use.
Read moreNew bone repair technique sets filly on path to a brighter future
Prognosis for complex jaw cyst normally poor, but technique healed it.
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Sarcoids the most common equine tumours found in analysis of lab results
British researchers examine 30 years of results from a pathology lab.
Read moreResearch looks to solve equine colic mystery
Cannulated horses provide window to the inner workings of the cecum.
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Gravity and the art of the horse’s back
The horse’s physique is a masterpiece which deserves true masters.
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Cereals improve overall digestibility of hay silage diet in horses – study
Finnish researchers explore different cereals in equine diets.
Read moreWhere are we headed with wobbler syndrome?
Risk factors have been identified, but what leads to disease?
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Veterinary hospital successfully treats case of equine coronavirus
Rising concern over growing prevalence of virus.
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Study to explore equine gut microbes in fight against laminitis
Backing for two studies which aim to learn more about risk factors.
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Trojan horse tactic of parasites identified by researchers
Parasites found to release tiny packages of genetic material into the cells of their victim.
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Are probiotics effective in treating gut ailments in horses?
Scientific review says evidence that they can control gastrointestinal diseases in horses is currently weak.
Read moreHydrogel injection shows promise in treating equine osteoarthritis
“It is a breakthrough therapy which is highly promising.” – lead researcher.
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Level of key growth factor linked to obesity in horses
Findings could lead to a biological marker for metabolic conditions, including obesity.
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Laboratory model of horse hindgut being developed
Scientists hope to unravel mysteries of gut bacteria.
Read moreCartilage condition in cold-blood trotters not a key lameness issue – study
Swedish findings challenge modern equine orthopedic literature.
Read moreScientists assess citrus pulp in horse feed
Citrus pulp described as a safe energy source.
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Scientists develop lab equivalent of equine skin
Development opens way for more lab-based work on skin diseases in horses.
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Dog vaccine shows promise in treating equine melanomas
Horses in study to be monitored for another two years and receive booster shots.
Read moreLeishmaniasis: A protozoan problem child for horses
Nodules from disease are often mistaken for aural plaques or sarcoids.
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