Exuberant granulation tissue ("proud flesh") is a common complication of wounds to the horse's lower limbs. It may delay heali...

There are numerous reports of the spread of resistance to dewormers.  So it is encouraging to receive some good news for a change. Researc...

We may need to look again at how we treat eye infections in the light of research that found that horses produce more tears than previously ...

Belly girth measurements provide  a better way of assessing early weight loss according to recent research. One of the problems faced by o...

Horse welfare and rider safety can be enhanced by the application of new technology to the training of both horse and rider. That was one of...

A new report provides owners with practical information on how to manage their pasture to reduce the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies....

How does age affect the horse’s ability to respond to vaccination? As with other body systems, the immune system undergoes age-related cha...

Horses suffering lameness due to bone spavin can show marked improvement following treatment with a tiludronate infusion, in combination wit...

What can be done to limit the number of horses dying as a result of racing injuries? It is hoped that  analysis of data on  fatal injuries w...

British horse riders are being urged to help map the distribution of ragwort in the UK. The risk to horses of eating ragwort are widely kn...

Ten senior academics and equine vets from practice have come up with a novel way of raising money to help two worthy equine causes - the SPA...

Unless dietary restriction below maintenance energy requirements is also employed, moderate exercise on its own is not enough to counter ins...

Another cloning milestone has been reached by researchers at Texas A&M University with the successful birth of a foal produced using ooc...

Researchers have identified the genetic mutation responsible for Lavender Foal Syndrome. Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS), also known as Coat Co...

Horses can be a source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, presenting a threat to human health, according to a recent study. Mohamed Ahmed, ...

The forthcoming third Health and Welfare of the Racehorse Summit to be held by the  Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation  at the Keeneland Sales P...

Horses with Cushing’s disease (also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction ; PPID) are more  likely to have higher fecal egg counts...

Horses are at increased risk of Hendra virus (HeV) infection at this time of year, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has warned. T...

Thanks to the opportunities of modern transport, it's not only horses that can travel the world. They may also take with them their infe...

Fructans and starch are not responsible for most cases of laminitis, Dr Teresa Hollands told delegates at the Laminitis Awareness 2010 semi...