The Northwest Horse Source
October 13th, 2022

New assay improves diagnostic detection of strangles in horses

Strangles
New primers developed for highly contagious horse disease Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory, EIDL, at Texas A&M University to explore the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects the upper respiratory system and lymph nodes of horses. The disease …

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Equine Bodywork: What Is It and Why Do It?

Equine Bodywork: What Is It and Why Do It?
An Introduction for Horse Owners About five years ago I was experiencing some knee pain. It hurt to push the wheelbarrow, walk up and down stairs, and worst—it interfered with my ability to ride well. After a few months of hobbling around, I went to the doctor. He examined and palpated my knee and the surrounding muscles and noted that …

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