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Research Reveals Better Way to Treat Navicular Syndrome in Horses
Navicular syndrome is a common cause of lameness in horses. Horses diagnosed with this syndrome are often treated with coffin joint injection of the corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide (TA) in combination with sodium hyaluronate (HA).
Equine Guelph Offering 2013 Colic eWorkshop for Horse Owners
Equine Guelph will be kicking off the new year 2013 by announcing an eWorkshop designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of this #1 horse killer by following good stable management practices.
Could Your Horse Have Undiagnosed EPM?
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a master of disguise. This serious disease can be difficult to diagnose because its signs often mimic other health problems in the horse and signs can range from mild to severe.
Lameness Locator Improves Detection of Condition
The most common ailment to affect a horse is lameness. A University of Missouri equine veterinarian has developed a way to detect this problem using a motion detection system called the "Lameness Locator." Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery in
Dr. Getty Advises: Protein Quality Counts
Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horseâs body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horseâs hea
Research Highlights Need for New Approach to Crippling Horse Disease
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.
AAEP Foundation Equine Disaster Relief Fund Now Accepting Donations to Aid Hurricane Florence Victims
Hurricane authorities indicate that horses are being relocated inland, putting a strain on facilities and caregivers, while other horses become stranded in flooded flatlands.
New Guidelines on Preventing and Treating 'Equine Strep Throat'
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious.
Researchers Discover Importance of Omega-3 in Treating Horse Respiratory Disease
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
Results of Study of Seizures in Horses
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.