Legends Horses
Stopping The Spread Of EHV-1: Five Things To Know About Equine Herpesvirus
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory disease, reproductive issues, and neurologic disease. Because infected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, it’s especially important that owners take precautions during outbreaks. Dr. Jared Janke, a clinical associate professor of equine internal medicine at the […]
Texas A&M Clinical Trial Transforming Care For Equine Sepsis Patients
Sepsis, a severe reaction to a bacterial infection, is among the most common and life-threatening conditions in horses. Foals are especially vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing; they can be exposed to bacteria either through their mother before birth or from the environment shortly after being born. When a foal or adult horse […]
The Barn Fire Survival Guide: How To Protect Large Animals In A Fire Emergency
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 barn to protect them from the elements, there are a number of factors that could lead to an unwanted fire, which can threaten the health […]
Texas A&M Researcher Combats Colic Complications
Colic is one of the most devastating diagnoses a horse owner can receive. While the term broadly refers to abdominal pain, cases involving a loss of blood flow to the intestines often become life-threatening. Dr. George Elane, an assistant professor of equine surgery at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, is […]
Veterinary Student Explores Clinical Applications For Equine Medical Research
When third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student Alexandra Aucoin began her journey toward equine medicine, she didn’t think that research would ever play a major role. However, after an opportunity to work in the Texas A&M Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory (EIDL) through the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Veterinary Medical […]
Protecting Livestock From The New World Screwworm
Livestock owners work hard to keep their animals healthy, but even small wounds or injuries can create opportunities for parasites to cause serious health problems. One of these parasites is the New World screwworm, which has recently appeared in areas close to the United States, raising concerns for nearby livestock. Dr. Jennifer Schleining, a clinical […]
Texas A&M Researchers Revolutionize Nebulized Therapies
In an ambitious project, Dr. Rebecca Legere, an assistant professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), and Dr. Dusty Nagy, a VMBS clinical professor of food animal medicine and surgery, are focusing on bringing science and much-needed clarity to nebulized therapies in animals. Nebulizers — […]
Texas A&M-Led Research Collaboration Studies How To Prevent Miscarriages In Horses
Horse breeding is a time- and resource-intensive process, with the average successful pregnancy often costing thousands of dollars in veterinary care, stud fees, and breeding. Because horse pregnancies last almost an entire year, owners and breeders often have to wait a long time to see if their efforts will pay off. As a result, if […]
Gut, Lungs, Bones: Texas A&M Researchers Unveil Complex Interactions That Protect Foals From Pneumonia
New research shows how bacteria administered to foals via feeding tubes trigger an unexpected response in respiratory immune cells. Foal pneumonia is one of the leading causes of disease and death in foals, with severe cases being most commonly caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi (R. equi). Previous studies from researchers at Texas A&M University […]
Quarter Horse Named Rooster Thriving After Multiple Maladies
Despite his puppy-dog demeanor and feather-adjacent name, Rooster is a 9-year-old quarter horse who enjoys the spoils of waking up each day ready for any and every adventure with his owner Rachel Denton. While his day to day is typically carefree, that hasn’t always been the case. Following the development of an uncommon condition, Rooster’s […]
