The common cancer, that is found in horses and humans, results in equine euthanasia on welfare grounds in a ‘significant number of cases’, but it is believed the new knowledge will lead to a much better understanding and treatment. H&H finds out more…
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding a common cancer that affects horses and humans. Squamous cell carcinoma affects horses’ eyes, the skin around the eyes, and genitalia. It leads to equine euthanasia on welfare grounds in a “significant number of cases”. The new study was led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), King’s College London, the University of […]