Health

Research is expanding on gut health, but most of it focuses on pigs, poultry, and aquaculture species.

Our understanding of atopic dermatitis in horses is very limited, writes the authors of a just-published review.

“It was no surprise that West Nile virus spread rapidly from its presumed point of introduction in New York.”

EHV-1 is believed to have co-evolved with horses over millions of years.

Influence of high-intensity laser therapy on pigmented and non-pigmented skin assessed in study in Poland.

The findings of the American study have clinical implications, according to the researchers.

Fresh study provides a foundation for early biomonitoring and prevention of equine melanomas.

Complex interplay of dysregulated immune-related mechanisms are involved in the development of equine recurrent uveitis, according to scientists.

“Many diseases that affect horses are in dire need of further research.”

Disturbances in the hindgut microbiota can alter the fermentation patterns and ultimately lead to metabolic problems.

“Opting to treat this inflammation with a self-derived biologic as opposed to a corticosteroid promotes better long-term joint health instead of a quick fix.”

“Host-associated differences are a more likely explanation of the bacterium’s ability to persist in horses without resulting in either clinical signs or a robust immune response.”

Variant is similar to one detected in France, and both have the ability to cause neurological problems in horses.

Study shows that faecal microbiota composition is affected by several horse-related and environment-related factors.

Besnoitiosis in equids could be almost as widespread as bovine besnoitiosis in Europe, researchers say.

Researchers hope to generate a dataset to assess current trends and practices, and point to potential improvements in anaesthesia for horses.