Health

Dental disease is the second most common clinical problem encountered in donkeys, after disorders of the feet and has the potential to cause significant pain.

Although Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction is a very common disease more often seen in horses 15 years of age and older, it can occur in horses as young as 10.

Researchers say that horses treated with medical grade honey were more likely to heal completely with no signs of infection.

Fat on the neck crest in ponies appears to be a much better predictor of EMS than general obesity.

The study team hopes its model will be used to explore the reasons behind the major blood vessel ruptures seen in horses.

Three horse properties in Utah the latest affected by vesicular stomatitis outbreak.

Horses, deer, cattle, and antelope affected, with 18 anthrax cases reported this year.

Blood test expected to reach the market in 2020, with research ongoing for a saliva-based test.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s submission on proposed regulations includes its view on what equine dental technicians can undertake.

Horses owners are invited to take part in a survey, data from which will be used to expand the resources in the ground-breaking REACT colic campaign.

“Horses, sheep and cattle often share the same grazing, which enables high levels of gene flow between flukes infecting the different species.”

“There is no excuse for a donkey having a tumour of this size and complexity; there are so many resources and help available for donkey owners, it should never happen.”

Ulcers affecting the lower acid-producing part of the stomach remain poorly understood, say researchers.