equine research
Alongside our first-class referral clinic for horses in need of specialist veterinary treatment, we also run research projects dedicated to fighting disease and injury in horses and ponies.
We are currently researching to find vaccines and effective diagnostic tests for various equine diseases and conditions, and to effectively arm equine vets across the UK with the knowledge they need to improve the health and welfare of these animals.
Take a look at some of our current equine research projects below, and if you're a horse owner, you can contribute by getting involved in our laminitis and Equine Grass Sickness research projects.
As a charity, we rely on generous donations from people like you to fund these important research projects. You can donate or fundraise to support our research, or find out how else you can support the Animal Health Trust.
Some of our Current Equine Research Projects
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Laminitis
If you own a horse or pony you can help us investigate laminitis, regardless of whether they've been affected by the condition.
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Equine Grass Sickness
Alongside our nationwide EGS surveillance scheme, we are also leading a vaccine trial to try to prevent EGS
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Equine Influenza
Alongside our equine flu surveillance scheme, we're also helping to improve vaccine efficiency.
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Strangles
We're working to find a safe, effective vaccine to protect horses from this highly contagious disease.
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Stem Cell Research
We are currently investigating whether stem cells can aid tendon regeneration in horses.
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Orthopaedics
Our equine orthopaedic research constantly improves our knowledge and ability to help horses, riders and vets.
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Atypical Myopathy
We are analysing data on Atypical Myopathy collected through the AM surveillance scheme in a collaborative study with the University of Liege.
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Equine HerpesVirus
As well as our EHV-1 research programme, we offer virus clearance testing following abortion.
Equine Veterinary Services
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AHT Equine Centre
We offer a world-leading referral service for horses with lameness, poor performance, eye, skin and tumour issues.
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Diagnostic Services
Our Diagnostic Laboratory Services work behind the scenes to fight diseases affecting horses.