equine

The Time to Vaccinate Horses for EEE Is Now

Thursday, June 25th, 2020

Equine veterinarian says the region is likely in the middle of a three-year surge in the viral disease, which kills 90% of infected horses

Trying to Figure Out the Scoop on Poop

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

Cases of diarrhea that once would have been fatal are responding to fecal transplantation. Now Cummings School researchers are working to identify exactly how this procedure can help horses

Equine Clinical Case Challenge: A Case of Hoof Abscesses and Limb Lameness

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020

A 21 year- old Thoroughbred mare presented to Tufts Equine Center with a history of lameness and repeated hoof abscessation of her left front foot.

Lateral radiograph of the left front foot with an ovoid, partially mineralized soft tissue opacity at the dorsoproximal aspect of the third phalanx and a corresponding curvilinear lucent defect (*) in the dorsoproximal border of the third phalanx.

Testing a New Therapy for Horses Struggling to Breathe

Friday, October 25th, 2019

Cummings School researchers study an inexpensive drug to see if it can offer a new treatment for equine asthma—a common and chronic affliction that’s difficult to manage

A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses

10 Facts About Recurrent Airway Obstruction in Horses

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

Horses that live in barns, as well as horses living outside that are exposed to high levels of pollens, molds or other particulates, have an increased risk of developing a chronic and debilitating respiratory syndrome,… Read More

lung function testing by Dr. Melissa Mazan

What Happens When a Horse’s Immune System Goes Awry?

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

A horse’s immune system is his own personal security detail. It is a very complex and efficient system of cells that carry out specific processes and each of these processes relies on another, working round-the-clock to keep your horse feeling well.

Equine Clinical Case Challenge: Intermittent Hematuria

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019

History A 16-year-old pony gelding presented for evaluation of intermittent hematuria. The pony was reported to be previously healthy and exhibited a normal appetite and water consumption at home. The hematuria was first noted several… Read More