New Equine Research Advances Battle Against Cancer
May 18, 2017 No species of animal is immune to the ravages of cancer. Cancer is found in diverse animal species, from mice to sharks....
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Insects Not Only Bug Our Horses, They Spread Potentially Life-Threatening Diseases
As summer heats up and we head outdoors for fun in the sun, we have to deal with one of the more negative aspects of...
Probiotics and Health in Horses
Probiotic awareness and supplementation (whether through food or supplements) is not only becoming more common in people and small animals, such as cats and dogs,...
Taking on Equine Melanoma and Winning
Randy Walker of eastern Tennessee was looking for a competition roping horse for his son, Johnny, and Caddy fit the bill. She was a beautiful...
Inflammation in Horses Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing
One of the key players in many equine orthopedic diseases is inflammation – a duel-edged sword essential for healing, but detrimental when it goes unchecked....
Harnessing the Power of Stem Cells for Horses
Stem cells show remarkable potential as treatments for a variety of equine disorders from orthopedic injuries to organ regeneration, but we still need to answer...
Timeless Races Back After Persistent Pain Sidelines Her to the Paddock
January 24, 2017 Quarter horses are an American breed of horse that excel at sprinting, clocking in at speeds of up to 55 mph and...
The Lazy, Hazy, Summer Days of Horse Parasites
As pastures grow long and luxurious in the summer sun, more horses are spending time outside grazing. Internal parasites love the summer too, and warm...
A Growing Concern in the American West
Driving down a lonely Nevada highway, I saw their silhouettes, a small herd of horses on the crest of a hill. They were the wild...
Our Research Evolves to Keep Horses Healthy
Did you know there are an estimated 9 million horses living in the United States and that 2 million people here own horses? Horses have...