Equine Disease Quarterly
Equine Disease Quarterly is a quarterly equine disease research newsletter published by the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center, and funded by underwriters at Lloyd's of London, brokers, and their agents.
Articles by Equine Disease Quarterly
Commentary: Changing Tides in IR Interpretation
May 05, 2013
One veterinarian describes options for determining insulin sensitivity in horses. Read More
Equine Rabies Cases During 2011
May 04, 2013
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011. Read More
Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Controlling and preventing diseases through biosecurity has only come to the forefront in the past 20 years. Read More
EPM Diagnostics
April 26, 2013
The development of a semi-quantitative assay could help improve EPM diagnostics, researchers say. Read More
Equine Neurologic Disease
April 25, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons. Read More
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more. Read More
Managing Weeds in Kentucky Horse Pastures
January 21, 2013
A perusal of most Kentucky horse pastures will uncover about 20 plant species, many of which are weeds. Read More
Commentary: The Evolution of <i>Equine Disease Quarterly</i>
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London. Read More
Equine Grass Sickness--Still an Enigma
January 18, 2013
Researchers still do not know grass sickness' cause and, therefore, lack any means for causal therapy. Read More
Hendra Virus Protection Adopted by Equine Veterinarians
January 15, 2013
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks. Read More
International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more. Read More
Fluoridated Water and Horses
October 14, 2012
Studies are needed to determine safe limits of fluoride in feed and water for horses. Read More
Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
October 14, 2012
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do? Read More
CEM: An Insidious and Potentially Pervasive Disease
October 13, 2012
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) gives rise to considerable concern among horse breeders in many countries. Read More
Mobile Blue Light Therapy for Broodmares
October 12, 2012
Mobile blue-light therapy is as effective at advancing seasonality as indoor barn lighting. Read More
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2012
October 09, 2012
Equine influenza, equine herpesvirus, strangles, contagious equine metritis, and confirmed around the world. Read More
Working to Understand Equine Laminitis
July 08, 2012
Laminitis is likely the end product of an array of disease processes, one researcher says. Read More
Commentary: Equine Melanoma and the Nature of Malignancy
July 07, 2012
One veterinarian shares his views on equine melanoma and malignancy. Read More
Pigeon Fever in Horses: A Re-emerging Disease
July 07, 2012
High environmental temperatures and drought conditions typically precede pigeon fever outbreaks. Read More
Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
July 06, 2012
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine. Read More
Italy Responds to Equine Dourine Outbreak
July 02, 2012
In May 2011, a stallion undergoing routine testing in Italy for stud purposes tested positive for dourine. Read More
Commentary: Epidemiology for Better Horse Health
April 15, 2012
Although epidemiology is often viewed in an unfavorable light, it's a big part of every day equine practice. Read More
Using Epidemiology in Equine Practice
April 14, 2012
Epidemiology is important to equine practitioners for at least three reasons, according to one veterinarian. Read More
The Evolution of Equine Parasite Control
April 13, 2012
Fecal egg counts are becoming more popular as horse owners learn more about anthelmintic resistance. Read More
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
April 09, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus. Read More
