Marie Rosenthal, MS
Articles by Marie Rosenthal
Researcher: Dehydration Can Lead to Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease
February 24, 2011
Changes in a horse's heart size due to dehydration might lead to a misdiagnosis of heart disease based on echocardiogram, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center who recently completed a study on the subject. Read More
Pain/Stress in Horses: Owners, Trainers Might Be the Best Detectives
February 20, 2011
Owners and trainers might be the best resource of information for veterinarians evaluating pain in horses because they are most likely to be familiar with the horse's normal relaxed behavior and mannerisms, according to a researcher from Colorado Read More
Dieting Tips for Obese Horses
January 26, 2011
According to Alex Dugdale, MA, VetMB, DVA, Dipl. ECVA, MRCVS, a senior lecturer in the school of veterinary science at the University of Liverpool in England, "obesity (in horses) creeps up on us." When it comes to battling obesity, keeping the horse Read More
Mistletoe: A Treatment for Sarcoids?
January 19, 2011
Mistletoe might be a timeless excuse for stealing a kiss at Christmas, but Swiss researchers have found a more practical and innovative use for the plant: treating equine sarcoids, the most common skin tumors in horses. The research team, led by Read More
Researcher: Realistic Expectations Key to Managing Osteoarthritis
January 18, 2011
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an incurable joint condition that affects horses of all ages and is thought to have a hand in up to 60% of all lameness cases. According to Janny C. de Grauw, DVM, PhD, from the Department of Equine Sciences at Utrecht Read More
Genital Cancer in Horses Linked to Newly Discovered Virus
January 12, 2011
A newly discovered virus might be a cause of equine genital cancer, an aggressive type of skin cancer that affects male and female horses of all breeds, according to Tim Scase, BSc, BVM&S, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVP, director of Bridge Read More
Equine Collapse: Once in a Lifetime?
January 08, 2011
A horse that collapses while under saddle is both a hazard to himself and others. What does this mean for his potential as a mount, though? For many horses, suffering an episode of collapse (when a horse falls suddenly with or without recumbency--the Read More
EIPH: Common Drug Less Effective Than Thought
January 03, 2011
The results of a recent study have revealed that a drug commonly used to treat exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) is not as effective as veterinarians previously thought. Belinda M. Buchholz, BS, a second year veterinary student at Read More
Equine Dystocia Advancements
January 01, 2011
Better understanding of dystocias and the urgency for vet intervention means more mares and foals can survive. Read More
Pergolide Remains Treatment of Choice for PPID
December 14, 2010
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), often called equine Cushing's disease, has been treated with the drug pergolide for years. The main reason pergolide was initially the treatment of choice was largely based on the drug's effectiveness in Read More
Researcher: Opioids Have a Place in Equine Medicine
December 13, 2010
Despite the fact that opioid drugs, such as morphine and methadone, have been known to cause serious side effects in some horses, a researcher from Scotland maintains that they are a good choice for treating severe pain in horses.
Individualized Hay Feeding Program Best for Horses
December 09, 2010
It is important to tailor each horse's feeding program to meet individual needs, according to study results. Read More
MRSA: Horses and Handlers Are Sharing More Than Quality Time
December 04, 2010
A recent study confirms that strains of the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria in found in companion animals--including horses--resemble strains found in humans. According to Frances Moore, DVM, veterinary pathologist ... Read More
Training, Not Coercion, is Key to a Well-Behaved Athlete
December 03, 2010
The best way to train a horse is to use techniques that "align with the horse's view of the world," according to Paul McGreevy, BVSc, MRCVS, PhD, MACVSc, associate professor of veterinary science at the University of Sydney. Read More
What's In Your Horse's DNA?
December 01, 2010
Geneticists have created tools and tests that enhance horse breeders' ability to select for healthy foals. Read More
Measuring for Clotting Disorders Might Help Predict Outcome for Colicky Horses
November 30, 2010
A simple blood test to measure plasma D-Dimer concentration in horses with colic might help veterinarians predict severity and outcome of cases, as concentrations are higher in horses with severe gastrointestinal disease, according to a group of Read More
Scottish Researchers on the Hunt for Cause of Equine Grass Sickness
November 09, 2010
Equine grass sickness (EGS) is an often fatal neurologic disease affecting primarily young grazing horses, and a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are working to find its cause. Read More
Lawsuit: E-Z Pass Overcharges Horse Trailers
November 08, 2010
Several New Jersey horse owners have filed a lawsuit against E-Z Pass and the Delaware River Port Authority, claiming the electronic toll collection system has overcharged them repeatedly to cross the Commodore Barry Bridge. Read More
Study: Shelter-Seeking Behavior Most Common in Poor Weather Conditions
November 06, 2010
Just because turned-out horses might not use run-in sheds often does not mean these structures are not an important part of husbandry, says Camie R. Heleski, MS, PhD, a Michigan State University instructor and researcher. Read More
New Jersey Beefs Up Horse Health Regulations Enforcement
October 28, 2010
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced an initiative to ensure that horse owners and dealers are aware of--and following--the longstanding regulations for bringing horses into the state from another state. The state will Read More
EEE: New Jersey Reports First Case
October 25, 2010
A 2-year-old mare from Monmouth County, N.J., was euthanized this month after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This is the first 2010 case of EEE to be reported in the state. The mare was not vaccinated against EEE, Read More
Neuromuscular Disease Can Lead to Performance Issues
October 24, 2010
Neuromuscular diseases, which affect the function of muscles and the way they interact with the nervous system, can lead to performance issues, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow at the U Read More
Horse's Age and Rider's Experience Affect Horse Injury
October 22, 2010
When it comes to horse management, "experience is the best teacher." According to a recent study by Swedish researchers, experienced staff might help protect your horse against orthopaedic injuries. The study tried to ascer Read More
Determining the Best Samples for EPE Testing
October 13, 2010
A recent study found that using rectal swab samples could be an alternative way to test for the Lawsonia intracellularis bacteria that causes equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) if the foal has decreased or no fecal output. Read More
Keeping Yourself Safe when Riding
October 12, 2010
Horseback riding is more dangerous than motorcycle racing, according to Heather S. Havlik, MD, director of the sports medicine program at Charlotte Medical Clinic in North Carolina. "Never take for granted the fact that your par Read More
