Blood test may improve tumor detection in horses
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07/09/2026
A simple blood test could help veterinarians detect tumors in horses at an early stage and in a minimally invasive way. Promising results from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) suggest this may be possible.
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Link to the scientific publication
Unger, L., Rayhan, A.B.H., Sharif, H. et al. Evaluation of serum thymidine kinase 1 and serum amyloid A as tumor biomarkers in equids: a comparative cross-sectional study. Vet. Oncol. 3, 6 (2026).
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