Diagnosis

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New hope for headshakers
Sarah brought her new horse home in December. Westley, an 8-year-old Thoroughbred cross, showed real...
Easier option for EHV-1 detection
During an outbreak of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1), repeated testing helps identify infected horses...
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Are hoof abscesses connected to liver disease?
Question: My horse was diagnosed with liver disease. It was a shock to me. I had heard liver disease...
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When your horse just doesn’t “feel right”
If a lameness expert isn’t available, you can evaluate your horse’s soundness on your own. Question:...
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6 subtle signs of pain in horses
When a horse is in pain, the signs may be obvious—rolling or pawing, for example. More subtle clues are...
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What a horse’s posture may say about his health
When it comes to evaluating horses, their movement has always been a primary focus. Now research suggests...
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A new way to evaluate loss of muscle mass in horses
A new scoring system developed by researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) and beyond, promises...
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Is your horse in pain? Now there’s a better way to tell
The Equine Discomfort Ethogram is designed to help veterinarians and horse owners manage horses in pain.
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Is my horse accident-prone or something worse?
Neurological issues, soreness or lameness may be behind a horse’s frequent stumbles, trips and minor...
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Causes of sidewinder syndrome in horses investigated
California researchers found that "sidewinder" syndrome is associated with a variety of equine conditions...
What's your diagnostic imaging IQ?
Take our quiz to see how well you know the technologies most often used to detect and evaluate health...
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Better ways to manage horses with Cushing's disease
Learn how improved management techniques are making it easier to care for your senior horse with Cushing's...
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The case of the confounding cough
The cause of a gelding’s mild but persistent cough lay hidden deep inside his lungs, eluding diagnosis...
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Study confirms cresty necks can predict laminitis
A cresty neck is a reliable indicator of increased risk for metabolic syndrome and associated laminitis...
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A better method for detecting heart problems in horses
The accumulation of scar tissue within the horse's heart muscle can diminish performance and lead to...
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