Christine Barakat, Author at Equus Magazine

Christine Barakat

Sep 14, 2023

Research shows that the bacteria responsible for strangles were more likely to persist on polyester-webbing halters than on leather ones.

May 17, 2023

Research shows that bacteria-laden dust in riding rings poses a health risk to horses, riders and even people on the ground.

May 17, 2023

A North Carolina outbreak helped researchers identify factors that put horses at risk of developing equine coronavirus.

May 17, 2023

Research suggests that acetaminophen may be helpful in treating for uveitis and other painful equine eye conditions.

May 16, 2023

amnion dressings can be useful in supporting wound healing in horses, particularly for injuries on the lower leg and other vulnerable areas.

May 16, 2023

A Canadian survey of horse owners reveals a disconnect between perceptions of “equine welfare” and “standard of care.”

May 11, 2023

A Cornell University study suggests that some horses may be genetically predisposed to developing cataracts.

May 11, 2023

Researchers found that blanketing has little or no effect on horse hair growth over time.

Apr 11, 2023

Doing regular fecal egg counts will give you data that can help you and your veterinarian design the best deworming program for your horse.

Apr 5, 2023

Three decades ago, a California veterinarian started offering fecal egg count tests to horse owners. Now the rest of the industry is catching up.

Apr 5, 2023

Less invasive muzzle swabs were almost as effective as nasal swabs in detecting EHV-1 in horses with clinical disease.

Apr 5, 2023

Researchers found no connection between abnormal behavior in mares and increased concentrations of ovarian hormones.

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