Laminitis in horses is now considered to be a clinical syndrome associated with a disease affecting a number of organs and tissues, rather than being a discrete disease entity.
ZamarUK has launched a new, improved horse tendon injury repair wrap kit, which can help to speed up recovery from torn ligaments, tendon damage and more.
Hurricane authorities indicate that horses are being relocated inland, putting a strain on facilities and caregivers, while other horses become stranded in flooded flatlands.
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious.
âThe American Association of Equine Practitioners estimates 900,000 horses will colic each year in the U.S. alone.â
"With more research toward understanding the changes in microbiota and what influences these changes, it is possible this technology will be used in the future to help in management of syndromes such as EMS in equines.â
"Horse owners often associate electrolyte supplementation with warm weather, but the need for electrolytes depends entirely on the amount of work and sweat loss taking place, so for certain horses, supplementation is important during winter weather.â
âResearchers used an algae-based omega-3 supplement with high traces of methylsulfonylmethane, vitamin C and a mushroom compound since algae are among the richest sources of DHA, a type of omega-3 fatty acid in their study about horse respiratory diseas
âThe horse for the capsule endoscopy research is fitted with sensors and a data recorder for the approximately eight-hour test run..â
A cooperative study involving researchers from the United States and France has resulted in classification of seizures in horses based on their cause, and the identification of clinical factors of equine epilepsy that will help with future diagnoses.