An international group of scientists has published new results that herald a breakthrough in finding a vaccine against the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease of horses, strangles.

UK experts from the Animal Health Trust collaborated with scientists…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Prascend, the first licensed product for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses, commonly known as Equine Cushing's Disease.

Prascend contains pergolide mesylate, and…

Ceva Animal Health has introduced an improved version of Hepatosyl, its liver support supplement for horses.

Hepatosyl Plus for horses contains the same antioxidant ingredients as the original version but now also contains Silybin, the most active isomer…

Boehringer Ingelheim VetMedica has published its equine endocrine webinars online for veterinary professionals to view on demand at www.prascend.co.uk/webinars.

The webinars, which cover 'Diagnostic challenges in equine endocrine disease', presented…

Two equine journals have joined forces to create a free online collection of their recent articles on endocrinology to raise awareness of these common disorders and to provide veterinary surgeons with what they say is a definitive source of references…

Zoetis has launched UlcerGold (omeprazole) for the treatment - and prevention of recurrence - of gastric ulcers in horses and foals, presented in a syringe suitable for foals from four weeks of age and horses from 70 to 700kg.

Equine Gastric Ulceration…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Equisolon 33 mg/g oral powder, the first licensed oral prednisolone for the alleviation of inflammation associated with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), otherwise known as heaves, in horses.

Clare Turnbull…

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is urging members of the veterinary profession to be on the lookout for outbreaks of Atypical Myopathy (AM) this spring.

Atypical Myopathy is a serious muscle disease found in the UK and Northern Europe…

The Waltham Equine Studies Group is highlighting two new studies which suggest that it may soon be possible to better identify horses at greater risk of developing pasture-associated laminitis, not only by looking at breed type, body condition score and…

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is inviting veterinary professionals and horse owners to help identify where further research into Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), aka Equine Cushing's Syndrome, should be directed.

The charity will be carrying…

A new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine has shown that just 25 minutes of light exercise may have health benefits for horses, even if it doesn’t result in additional weight loss¹.

The study "Influence of dietary restriction…

Dechra Veterinary Products has announced that it has acquired Dilaterol, the oral bronchodilator for horses, from the Dutch veterinary pharma company, LeVet.

Dilaterol is an oral syrup containing 25 mgs/ml clenbuterol hydrochloride, indicated to treat respiratory…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Aservo EquiHaler (ciclesonide inhalation solution), the first inhaled treatment for equine asthma.

The company says the new product has been 10 years in development and uses 'Soft Mist' technology - developed originally…

Virbac has launched Equipred (prednisolone), the first licensed steroid tablet for horses.

Licensed for the treatment of severe equine asthma, each Equipred tablet contains 50mg of prednisolone, a larger concentration tablet designed to make dosing easier…

Dechra has launched Equisolon Jar, a new presentation of its oral prednisone powder for the treatment of severe equine asthma.

Dechra says Equisolon is the only registered oral prednisolone powder that alleviates the inflammation and clinical parameters…

Dechra has launched Pergocoat, for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), aka equine Cushing’s disease.

Pergocoat contains pergolide, a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist.

It is available in 0.5mg (off-white) and 1mg (yellow…

CVS is embarking on a new study to investigate and document the clinical and clinicopathological features, treatments and outcomes of colitis in UK adult horses.

A team of researchers led by Tim Mair, CVS Equine Veterinary Director and Specialist in b…

BreathEazy has launched a series of free client factsheets to support vet nurses with the recognition, communication and management of respiratory disease in dogs, cats and horses.

The factsheets, which cover canine chronic bronchitis, feline asthma and…

Endell Equine Hospital in Salisbury has launched a new equine internal medicine service led by Sonia Gonzalez-Medina, a board-certified American Specialist in Large Animal Internal Medicine, for the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex equine…