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Radiographic Abnormalities of Neck Vertebrae
March 18, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Dr. Sue Dyson discusses the importance of interpreting neck radiographs appropriately to determine the likely clinical significance of vertebrae abnormalities.
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Rare Equine Internal Parasite Found in North America
March 13, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Researchers found a rare equine internal parasite in a fecal sample of a domestic horse in Canada.
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UK Equine Internal Parasite Control Research
March 1, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A survey of United Kingdom horse owners reveals management, testing, and deworming strategies.
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Are Horses Born with Neck Vertebrae Variants Prone to Health Issues?
February 27, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Be wary of associating variations in the shape of the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae with health issues in horses.
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Detecting Equine Respiratory Pathogens in Healthy Performance Horses
February 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Study results showed that exercise increased the detection frequency of EHV-1, EHV-2, EHV-5, and S. zooepidemicus in nose wipes collected from non-clinical horses. 
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Using the 'CRAAP' Test on Information
February 11, 2025
⎯ Janet Douglas, MA, VetMB, PhD
The CRAAP test can help you determine if what you are reading—no matter the source—is reliable information for you and your horses.
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Pros and Cons of Hay Feeding Devices
January 27, 2025
⎯ Martina Greppi
What type of hay feeding method or device is best for your horse? Check out this research using ponies to gain insights and tips.
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Clinical Features of Primary Neck Problems in Horses
January 20, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Can abnormalities in a horse's neck vertebrae cause problems? Yes. Do those abnormalities always cause issues? No!
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PPID and Insulin Dysregulation in Warmblood Breeds
January 18, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
If you have Warmblood horses, you should be on the lookout for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or insulin dysregulation.
Dr. Rachel Lemcke presents on PPID and insulin dysregulation ID
Horse Breeds, PPID, and Insulin Dysregulation
January 17, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Some horse breeds are prone to endocrine diseases, specifically pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and insulin dysregulation (ID).
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PPID and Bone Mineral Density Loss in Horses
January 16, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Horses with PPID have bone mineral loss that could make them at increased risk of fracture, especially of non-weight-bearing bones.
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Equine Strangles Research 
January 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Equine strangles was a focus of a survey that included more than 9,000 U.S. horses with respiratory illness.
trailering horses resulted in false-positive ACTH test for PPID
Is ACTH Testing Affected by Trailering Horses?
December 13, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Trailering can cause false-positive ACTH tests for PPID, so veterinarians should wait 30 minutes after trailering to test horses.
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The Older Horse-Human Relationship Study
November 16, 2024
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
Owner understanding of their horses and normal aging influenced their management decisions as the horses grow older.
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Older Horse Pain Management Research
November 14, 2024
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.
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Research Report: Acupuncture in Treating Chronic Equine Laminitis
October 25, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Researchers looked at horses with chronic laminitis and the use of acupuncture to alleviate pain in those horses. 
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Latest Research on Shivers in Horses
September 26, 2024
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Researchers collaborated to learn more about shivers in horses. This is a neuromuscular disorder that usually is first seen in the hind limb of horses backing up or when you are picking up the hind li...
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Research on Small Area Group Turnout for Stalled Horses
September 2, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Researchers wanted to determine what size paddocks or pens were appropriate for lower-stress group turnout when horses are stalled a majority of the day.
Pat Harris
My Senior Horse Podcast: Top Senior Research
August 30, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
See what Dr. Pat Harris thinks are some of the top research breakthroughs in caring for senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules.
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Mules and Hinnies: A Scientific Point of View
August 28, 2024
⎯ Amy McLean, MS, PhD
Regardless of the reason we are all attracted to the magnificent mule and hinny, we should take the time to appreciate, understand, and embrace their uniqueness.
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Eye Issues in a Population of Senior U.K. Equids
August 26, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
This research in the United Kingdom suggested that older equids have a higher prevalence of true ocular pathology than previously reported.
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Research on Sound-Reducing Equine Ear Gear
August 21, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
As prey animals, horses are alert to sounds. But can the use of sound-dampening 'ear gear' make horses less stimulated?
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Could miRNAs Predict OA and OCD?
August 19, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The molecules miRNAs are present in blood and joint fluid and might serve as early predictors for OA and OCD in horses.
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Study Suggests Horses Smarter Than Previously Thought
August 17, 2024
⎯ Edited Press Release
An equine behavior and learning study showed that horses have a higher level of cognitive processing that previously was thought possible.
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