Mesenchymal stem cells are multipotent cells found in a number of tissues that can differentiate into various cell types providing potential for regenerative medicine for horses.
Horseracing operates under an outdated, state-based, balkanized patchwork of medication rules that creates confusion and risk for owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis is widely considered the most important infectious neurologic disease of horses in North America.
Horse owners and others are encouraged to sign up for free alert service by The Equine Disease Communication Center for accurate and timely equine disease information.
While PVC is more expensive than traditional wood , it is quicker and easier to install and very low maintenance going forward with no need to stain or reseal every few years.
For caregivers concerned about the health of their metabolic horses, this (springtime) can be a busy time...
Cruelty to equines would be made a Class D felony and the bill provides for termination of ownership interests for guilty parties.
Tick control through environmental avoidance and diligent removal from horses is the most effective control measure for preventing Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis.
A decline in leptin signals the horse to eat more, potentially gaining back all of the body fat lost (which also happens in humans).
Mud can cause a bevy of issues with equine health including pulled suspensory ligaments, slip and slide stifle and tendon injuries, mud fever/scratches and even broken bones.