Developing an Early Diagnostic Detection Method for Cushing’s Disease
Researchers will see if machine learning can improve early detection of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (Cushing’s disease) in horses.
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Working Toward Better Diagnostics and Treatment of Septic Foals
Sepsis, the body’s overactive response to infection, is a common cause of foal illness and death. Septic foals show signs of body system collapse, leading to severe pain, prolonged treatment...
Developing a New Diagnostic Test for Equine Gastric Disease
Despite tremendous research efforts, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases remain a common and top cause of death in horses, second only to advanced age. In many cases, GI diseases are not diagnosed...
Searching for New Treatments for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) occurs when the immune system overreacts, or "goes haywire.” SIRS is associated with many conditions including severe infections and major trauma, and can lead to...
Working Toward a Predictive Test for Colic Surgery Complications
Researchers will study proteins and the genetic makeup of the peritoneal fluid (a liquid that acts as a lubricant in the abdominal cavity) as a first step toward a diagnostic test to help predict which horses are at higher risk for colic surgery complications.
Learning How Air Pollution Impacts Horses While Training
Studies show horses frequently are exposed to elevated air pollution at racetracks around the United States, and that when air pollution is elevated on the day of racing, all horses...
Developing a Genetic Toolkit to Save Endangered Newt
The Lao warty newt is found only in a small region in northern Laos. This salamander species is threatened by human activities, including burn-based agriculture, its use as food and...