Editorial: Biomarker identification and novel therapies in equine medicine

Within veterinary medicine, equine research has experienced substantial growth in recent years. This 11 trend is largely due to the evolving perception of horses from primarily being seen as livestock to 12 being valued as companion animals. This shift underscores the need to expand both traditional 13 diagnostic methods and innovative approaches to enhance disease detection, treatment options, and 14 overall equine health management. Despite significant advancements, there remain critical gaps in 15 our understanding of equine diseases, particularly in the integration of traditional and modern 16 diagnostic techniques.