Developing research into equine soft tissue damage and biomarker identification could help veterinarians and trainers identify or prevent these injuries. While research is still ongoing, there have been important discoveries about Serum Amyloid A (SAA), a protein released from the liver at the early stage of inflammation. Currently, this is more of a method to ensure that a … [Read more...]
5 myths about colic debunked
There are many common “understandings” about causes and treatments surrounding the most common medical condition of the horse: colic. Some of these “understandings” developed logically, but most simply aren't based on facts. David Ramey, DVM, presents a better understanding of these common myths and the facts, or lack thereof, on which they are based. Source: Horse … [Read more...]
California foal survives type A botulism
A 10-day old California foal originally suspected of having a fractured vertebrae was diagnosed with a type A Clostridium botulinum toxicoinfection. Treatment with plasma containing antibodies to C. botulinum type B and C toxins and subsequently types A, B and C2, along with supportive therapies, allowed the foal to be discharged after a 30-day stay in the clinic. Source: … [Read more...]
‘Super worms’ a new threat to equine health.
Commonly used equine deworming practices are changing. While it is still important to deworm foals on a bi-monthly basis due to their lack of immune development, it may no longer be necessary to follow longtime-used bi-monthly deworming practices for all adult pasture horses. All adult horses are still susceptible to the damage caused by red worms and tape worms thus, all … [Read more...]