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Research: Quicker Test Results for Viruses in Horses
Diagnostic tests that rapidly detect disease-causing viruses in horses, other animals and humans are being developed by scientists with the US Department of Agriculture using a new technology called âsurface-enhanced Raman scattering,â or SERS.
Laminitis Research Now Available to Horse Owners
The Equine Veterinary Journal has made an important collection of laminitis research papers freely available online to both vets and horse owners to help combat the devastating condition. The papers include practical advice as well as the latest research,
Hendra Virus Fears Continue to Grow
Hendra virus fears are growing after eleven people were exposed at two Queensland properties where two horses died during the past week. This exposure to the potentially fatal Hendra virus occurred in the first outbreaks of the "high-risk" period as sci
Poor Horse Pasture Source of Hendra Virus Infection?
According to the findings of a preliminary study into the effect of pasture quality on Hendra virus infection rates, hungry horses could be more susceptible to contracting Hendra virus.
Take It Easy With Horse Turnout in Spring Pastures
Gradually introducing horses to spring pastures helps prevent diseases related to nutrition and diet, including colic and laminitis.
Thrush - A Threat to Horses Living in Wet Conditions
âThrush is caused by anaerobic bacteria and usually affects horses living in wet conditions contaminated by urine and manure which become breeding grounds for thrush bacteria.â
New FDA Approved Drug Available to Treat Joint Dysfunction in Horses
NexHA is a purified hyaluronate sodium formulation approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of joint dysfunction in horses that is caused by non-infectious synovitis or osteoarthritis.
New Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Georgia
Eastern equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling of the brain, and in horses, it is fatal 70 to 90 percent of the time according to health officials.
Amount of Pasture Time Is Important to Horse Health
As warm weather approaches and pastures turn lush and green, gradually introducing horses to spring pastures can help prevent diseases and conditions related to nutrition and diet, including colic and laminitis.
BLM's Wild Horse Budget Cut by $2 Million
The U.S. House approved an amendment on a voice vote Wednesday that would cut the Bureau of Land Management's budget by $2 million in protest of the agency's wild horse roundups that some critics say are too costly and others say are inhumane.