Health

More than one billion animals are estimated to have died in the Australian bushfires so far.

Journal’s publisher decides to grant free access to the article, given the tragedy unfolding in Australia.

A study conducted in Poland shows the toll that age can take on adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs).

Free faecal liquid is a condition in which faeces are voided with both solid and liquid components.

In general, the formulas proved quite accurate, with even some of the simplest ones performing well.

However, when winter bites, it is horses who are better suited to the colder conditions.

Study findings could ultimately help enforce restrictions on the therapy’s use in the days before horses compete.

Average EGF concentrations in insulin dysregulated ponies after eating were almost three times higher than in healthy ponies.

“The equine community has been eagerly anticipating an FDA-approved safe and effective product to control fever in horses.”

Scientists point to a growing number of cases of the neurological form around the globe.

Other behaviours – such as standing alert, walking and excreting – decreased compared to the control periods when no music was played.

Four-year trial unable to show that vaccination can protect against Equine Grass Sickness (EGS).

The Australian Veterinary Association is imploring consumers to handle any antimicrobials prescribed to their animals with care, as health authorities around the world contend with the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Frequent deworming programs since the 1970s have reduced the prevalence of Strongylus vulgaris, but it has come at a price.

Levels of nitric oxide point to how well the equine gut is performing, with low levels an indicator of colic.

“Anyone trying to treat an asthmatic horse often ends up stuck between a rock and a hard place.”

“The equine veterinary sector is committed to responsible stewardship; sales surveillance data shows that sales of horse-only antibiotics has fallen by 4.3 tonnes (64%) since 2017 and 13.6 tonnes (85%) since 2014.”

“The free-range housing system hastened recovery in Standardbred trotters, contradicting anecdotal claims that it delays recovery.”