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News Release: Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center

February 12, 2026February 11, 2026 by Press

(From left) Mohamed Hajeeh Ali and Elsa Ludwig give a patient high-frequency irreversible electroporation treatment. Photo by Sharon Peart for Virginia Tech

February 6, 2026 — The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during … Read More

Filtering the future: Hemoperfusion brings new hope for septic horses

February 12, 2026January 28, 2026 by Press

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Jan. 22, 2026 — Sepsis, a condition in which the immune system spirals out of control in response to an infection, is one of the most life-threatening health concerns a horse can face. Managing it requires medications, fluids, and other supportive care, which quickly add up to long … Read More

The Barn Fire Survival Guide

December 24, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

How to Protect Large Animals in a Fire Emergency By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Staff The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite. But as owners move their large animals into their … Read More

Breathing Easy: Protecting Livestock From Respiratory Disease

December 23, 2025 by Press

Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even harder. Cold fronts, sudden temperature swings, and damp conditions can weaken animals’ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like pneumonia. Dr. Kevin Washburn, a professor at the Texas A&M College of … Read More

Blankets, Barns, and Bales

December 12, 2025 by Robert Eversole

Winter Wisdom for Horses and Mules As I write this, the thermometer hovers around thirty degrees and I’m inside with a mug of coffee and the woodstove humming. My mules, Ruger and the Bean, are outside, content, frost dusting their backs, unbothered by the cold. Every fall, as we head … Read More

When Every Minute Matters

November 18, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

Mari, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare, at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Photo by Andrew Mann for Virginia Tech.

A Horse Owner’s Guide to Colic Recognition and Prevention The call came on a sweltering July morning. Mari, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare, was lying down in her paddock, pawing at the ground and showing clear signs of distress. For Rachael Carpenter, a faculty member at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the symptoms were unmistakable. “She was … Read More

How Do We Know When It’s Time?

November 14, 2025 by Kim Roe

Gunner. Photo by by Kim Roe.

Facing End of Life Decisions with Best Friends My senior horse, Gunner, has Cushing’s disease and chronically sore feet. Although he’s on medication to treat the disease as well as reduce pain, each fall as the days shorten and his cortisol rises, he has another episode that pulls him down … Read More

Metabolic Effects of Pro-Stride® APS and Triamcinolone Acetonide Compared in Recent Research

October 30, 2025 by Press

Results indicate that new regenerative joint treatments may be safer for a horse’s metabolic system than traditional corticosteroid injections PARSIPPANY, N.J. (August 7, 2025) — Zoetis Inc. announced findings from a recently completed study1 that compared the metabolic effects of a commonly used intra-articular corticosteroid – triamcinolone acetonide (TA) to those of Pro-Stride … Read More

The Rider’s Role in Horse Well-Being – Transform Your Rides With Pivo

October 21, 2025 by Press

When we talk about horse welfare, we often think of proper nutrition, veterinary care, turnout, and equipment. All of those are critical, but perhaps the most significant influence on a horse’s physical and mental well-being is the rider. Every time we sit in the saddle, we affect our horse — … Read More

Texas A&M-led research collaboration aims to uncover the secrets of equine miscarriage

October 17, 2025 by Press

Texas A&M researchers are investigating how bacterial infections affect equine pregnancies, aiming to uncover new ways to prevent miscarriage and protect foal development. Credit: Getty Images

New study reveals that amniotic tissue may hold the key to preventing pregnancy loss in horses. By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Oct. 1, 2025 — Horse breeding is a time- and resource-intensive process, with the average successful pregnancy often costing thousands of dollars … Read More

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