Sepsis, the body’s overactive response to infection, is a common cause of foal illness and death. Septic foals show signs of body system collapse, leading to severe pain, prolonged treatment...
Despite tremendous research efforts, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases remain a common and top cause of death in horses, second only to advanced age. In many cases, GI diseases are not diagnosed...
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) occurs when the immune system overreacts, or "goes haywire.” SIRS is associated with many conditions including severe infections and major trauma, and can lead to...
Researchers will study proteins and the genetic makeup of the peritoneal fluid (a liquid that acts as a lubricant in the abdominal cavity) as a first step toward a diagnostic test to help predict which horses are at higher risk for colic surgery complications.
Studies show horses frequently are exposed to elevated air pollution at racetracks around the United States, and that when air pollution is elevated on the day of racing, all horses...
Researchers will use remote video and heart rate monitoring to assess discomfort behaviors before and after epidural pain treatment to improve patient care and pain management.