West Nile virus is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in equids and humans in the United States, and is considered an endemic disease, potentially causing significant health issues for...
Respiratory disease is common in the horse population and is often associated with poor performance in equine athletes. Despite their outstanding strength and aerobic capacity, little regard is given...
Additional efficacious immunomodulatory treatment is needed for the management of immune-mediated disease in horses. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressive drug that warrants assessment...
Horses with severe equine asthma had higher concentrations of MMP-9 in the BALF. This study determined Tregs and inflammatory cytokines in BALF and peripheral blood (PB) of adult horses with mild and...
Minerals play vital roles in physiologic processes. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium are common minerals. Secretion, absorption and homeostasis of these minerals are affected by associations between...
Horse-related activities, from horse racing to hunter-jumper shows, are extremely popular in the United States. The equine industry not only entertains numerous horse enthusiasts but also contributes...
Rebound gastric hyperacidity (RGH) secondary to hypergastrinemia has been suggested to contribute to the rapid recurrence of equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD) in horses after discontinuation of...
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug, which presents an established clinical efficacy in human patients for the management of refractory partial seizures, secondarily generalized tonic-clonic...
This research was performed to compare the effects of prednisolone and fluorometholone on intraocular pressure (IOP) and Schirmer tear test (STT) in the normal equine eye.
Scientists and veterinarians explore numerous topics to advance our ability to provide horses with exceptional veterinary care, and this article details some current equine research projects.
The aim of this study was to describe the etiologies, clinicopathologic findings, diagnostic modalities employed, treatments and outcome of horses with septic bicipital bursitis.
Researchers investigated variables associated with the likelihood of obtaining a positive culture, commonly isolated microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance patterns of isolates from horses with...
The Philips MR 7700 is the first that the company will have installed in a veterinary setting, said Rebecca Linton, who manages the hospital’s radiology service.
