Health

Summer sores will occur when flies carrying the larvae deposit their eggs onto an open wound or the mucous membranes of a horse.

Early recognition of critical cases is essential, regardless of whether euthanasia is the elected option, as colics represent a significant welfare concern.

Researchers in California set out characterize bone abnormalities that precede proximal sesamoid bone fractures and determine if pre-existing issues are linked with these fractures.

“Treatments to correct these post-extraction problems are often more time-consuming and more difficult than for the original underlying disease.”

Proteins released by these cells even managed to destabilize biofilms produced by methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Using 3D printed models, veterinarians can practice ultrasound-guided procedures with instant feedback. When they’re finished, the model can be melted down to remove all needle tracks and it is ready to go for the next use.

The study in Maryland will involve all races in the state for two-year-olds until the end of the year.

“More attention needs to be directed at the housing and management conditions under which horses reared for meat production are kept in in order to improve their welfare.”

Serum obtained by injecting horses with a key SARS-CoV-2 protein will be used in a trial of 250 volunteers in Argentina.

“Tap water should be considered for the lavage of equine wounds rather than sterile saline, based on strong evidence in the human literature.”

Improvements in pain, limb swelling and lameness were seen in the laser-treated animals, when compared to the control group.

Researchers hypothesized that topical probiotic treatment would stimulate equine wound healing. Here’s what they learned.

Researchers studied cases from California Thoroughbred racehorses that died from proximal sesamoid bone fractures, and controls that died for other reasons.

The possibility of using cartilage scaffold to replace defective arytenoid cartilage to help chondritis or chondropathy, a condition often seen in young Thoroughbreds.

Recently, barbed suture materials were introduced to the market, with manufacturers claiming that they enhance speed and security as they eliminate the need for knots.

“Diseases such as sarcoptic mange, which is carried by foxes, and chorioptic mange appear to be more prevalent, yet market research shows that in many cases a visit to the vet is a last resort.”

The timing of rain is crucial. Shortly after cutting, it can barely affect nutrient levels. Closer to baling, it has the potential to ruin hay.

Fungal skin infections are common around the world, but what micro-organisms are usually responsible?