UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report
Articles by CEH UC Davis
Oleander Poisoning: A Preventable Illness
May 01, 2013
Oleanders contain numerous toxic compounds which can be deadly to people and animals--including horses. Read More
The Equine Heart: Power Plant Unequaled
April 29, 2013
Learn about the equine heart and some conditions most often encountered by equine cardiologists. Read More
The Miniature Horse: More Than Just a Smaller Horse
January 13, 2013
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts. Read More
Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses
November 09, 2012
The majority of horses with gastric ulcers do not show outward clinical signs. Read More
Equine Oncology Program Unveils New Cancer Research Project
November 08, 2012
Researchers will compare and analyze the entire genome of melanoma-bearing and melanoma-free ponies. Read More
Dr. Carrie Finno Receives 2012 Wilson Award
November 08, 2012
Finno received the award for her paper on electrophysiological studies in horses with neuroaxonal dystrophy. Read More
Underweight Horses: Surveillance, Management Considerations
August 27, 2012
Low body weight in horses can trace to many issues, including dental problems and chronic disease. Read More
Nutrition for Rehabilitating the Starved Horse
August 21, 2012
UC Davis researchers found that high-quality alfalfa hay is most effective for rehabilitating a starved horse. Read More
UC Davis Releases White Paper on EHM
May 31, 2011
Faculty members of the Center for Equine Health and the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Read More
UC Davis Award Honors Helpful Clients
April 03, 2011
The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has honored a couple interested in equine health with the 2011 El Blanco Award, which recognizes the significant contributions that animal owners and other benefactors have made to Read More
UC Davis Banks Foals' Umbilical Cords for Future Stem Cell Treatment
March 11, 2011
Horse owners now have the opportunity to collect umbilical cord tissue immediately after a foal is born and save it as a future source of therapeutic stem cells through the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at University of California, Davis Read More
UC Davis Offers Discounted Preventive Care Package
March 09, 2011
Veterinarians from the University of California, Davis', William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are helping clients protect their horses from influenza, tetanus, dental problems, and other health risks by providing owners with a Read More
UC Davis Equine Preventive Care Program Provides Exams, Vaccines, and More
November 03, 2010
The veterinarians of the UC Davis' William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital want to help clients protect their horses from health risks, despite the economy, so they've developed a a discounted "package" of preventive care services. Read More
Cataracts in Foals
May 23, 2009
Horses can be born with cataracts due to developmental or heritable causes--known as congenital cataracts. Foals with cataracts often present very early in life, usually at 1 to 2 months of age. Typically, the owners will notice the whiteness in Read More
UC Davis Vet School Opens Stem Cell Laboratory
May 19, 2009
Focused on providing the latest in stem cell therapies for horses, the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has opened its new Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Read More
Preventing and Handling Eye Injuries
May 16, 2009
Eye injuries and infections are not uncommon in horses, but minor problems left untreated can quickly become serious and result in blindness if unattended. Here are some recommendations for preventing problems and some guidelines to follow if Read More
Fracture Recovery: A Stem Cell Case Study
November 26, 2008
Because of the severity of the fracture, a decision was made to use stem cells to enhance fracture healing. Bone marrow was taken from her sternum and submitted to the UC Davis Regenerative Medicine Laboratory for expansion of stem cells 12 days Read More
Meet Core Sponsors of UC Davis Regenerative Medicine Group
November 24, 2008
Motivated by a desire to help broaden the exploration of regenerative medicine as a treatment option for companion animals and horses, Dick and Carolyn Randall of Cupertino, Calif., provided core funding to launch a five-year, $2.5 million study Read More
Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Horses
November 21, 2008
Regenerative medicine technology in humans and animals is advancing at a much faster pace than most of us realize. It has offered hope to thousands of humans suffering from diseases and injuries that destroy or damage vital cells. In animals, Read More
Emerging Equine Disease: Four Diseases/Syndromes to Watch
July 29, 2008
In 1968 the U.S. Surgeon General proclaimed that the war on infectious diseases had been won. Unfortunately, this statement was not true. Ongoing outbreaks of disease in humans and animals worldwide have established repeatedly that the war on Read More
Awakening the Dormant Dragon: The Neurological Form of EHV-1
May 27, 2007
Recently, a number of racetracks, private veterinary clinics, and university teaching hospitals outside of California were shut down to limit the spread of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection.
California had at Read More
UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team Rides to the Rescue
February 04, 2007
John Madigan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, director of the UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team, is a specialist in equine neonatology who has ventured beyond his field into the arena of disaster medicine and large animal rescue work. As a Read More
Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners
January 24, 2007
Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere and can take many different forms, from barn fires to earthquakes, from a propane line explosion to flooding from a violent storm. Any of these might necessitate evacuation. If you have horses or Read More
