Listeria eye infections in four horses: Source may have been silage
Cases were in Norway; only two others previously reported in horses.
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Viral clue found to asthma-like condition in horses
Link between equine rhinitis virus A and inflammatory airway disease.
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Need for rasping sharp points on horse teeth examined in study
Sharp points on the tongue side appear to cause few problems.
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“Metabolic fingerprint” of early osteoarthritis identified
Researchers analyse joint fluid from 18 thoroughbreds in study.
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Small strongyles can develop in bedding if conditions are right – study
Potential to infect horses, say researchers.
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Respiratory problems in older horses under-diagnosed, research suggests
Survey suggests many recurrent airway obstruction cases undiagnosed.
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Researchers probe horse owners’ knowledge of colic
Many survey respondents did not know normal clinical parameters.
Read moreHopes for plant extract in fighting equine metabolic syndrome
Clinical trials planned; patents pending.
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Vigilance urged as sycamore risk to horses rises in Britain
Britain enters autumn, the high-risk season for Seasonal Pasture Myopathy.
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Bacterial changes in horse manure precede colic – study
Findings could help in finding ways to predict colic.
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Researchers drill down into risk factors for pigeon fever in horses
Several climatic and environmental risk factors identified.
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Horses most likely to catch Hendra virus from bat urine, study suggests
Two species of fruit bats likely to be the main reservoir for virus.
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Five indicators point to critical colic cases, say researchers
Data gathered on more than 1000 suspected colic cases in British horses.
Read moreTwo new online tools to help manage the weight of horses
One in four British horses and ponies assessed as overweight in survey.
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Major colic research aims to establish new treatment guidelines
Decision-making by British vets in colic cases explored.
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Grazing muzzles may help choke-prone horses eating pelleted food – study
Muzzles, usually used at pasture, slowed intake among horses.
Read moreTrans-dermal electrolyte treatment a winner for bleeders
Electrolyte-balancing system helps horses come back from EIPH.
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Challenges remain in fight against EHV-1, says lab specialist
Reproductive form is the most economically damaging.
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Japanese outbreak heightens awareness of Getah virus in horses
Virus is widespread, but disease outbreaks remain rare.
Read moreOlympic aims for dressage horse after major health scare
Electrical cardioversion corrects Udon P’s irregular heartbeat.
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