“Overuse of antibiotics promotes resistance, provides a false sense of security, and convalescent immune responses may not be induced.”

Evidence suggests the virus can be spread through contaminated horse serum products. Infected horses do not always develop disease.

It’s crucial to identify problems early, preferably before symptoms occur, to minimise discomfort and maximise chances of successful treatment.

Some samples showed resistance to up to 12 of the 16 antimicrobial drugs assessed in the American study.

Senior horses in the study had much higher levels of circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) when fed the starch rich diet compared to the adult group at the same time of the year.

“It seems clear that more emphasis on prevention is needed for the safety of veterinary patients and staff and the broader community.”

Study team probes equine supplement use in Ireland, finding many owners thought formal testing regimes were in place.

Differences between EGGD and gastric ulcers outlined in in-depth treatment advice.

There is little research that specifically looks at glyphosate’s impact on horse’s health.

Blood and saliva tests have potential to revolutionise the way veterinarians approach small redworm control in horses.

Autologous Conditioned Serum (ACS)  is produced from the horse’s own blood, and produced using LED photobiostimulation technology.

Restrospective study examines a series of case histories to learn more about how vets tackle the condition.