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Blood Test May Diagnose Airway Disease in Horses
When a horse has difficulty breathing it can be a symptom of several life-threatening conditions and diseases. The upper part of the equine respiratory system is lined by a delicate membrane covered by a layer of mucus that traps bacteria and foreign irri
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New Survey and Drug Address Cushing's Disease in Horses
Researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) are beginning to explore a new treatment methodology for equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) â commonly known as equine Cushing's disease.
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Stem-cell Based Treatment Aids Olympic Horse
Ravel, a horse competing at the 2012 London Olympics, under went stem cell therapy treatment that helped heal a possibly career-ending injury to one of his legs, according to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in California.
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Horses Euthanized in Iowa after Contracting West Nile Virus
On July 30, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported in a news release that an older woman from Lyon County in northwest Iowa had tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), but was recovering. The department medical director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk,
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Thrush - A Threat to Horses Living in Wet Conditions
Although droughts in many areas are being reported, other areas in the US are being bombarded by an onslaught of torrential rains causing not just extensive flooding but also damage to roads and buildings and farmland areas. When equines are left standing
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Research Shows Easy Way to Keep Horse's Stomach Healthy
Stomach ulcers are surprisingly common in horses. In fact, it's estimated that 60-90% of performance horses have stomach ulcers. There are prescription medications available to treat gastric ulcers, but due to the "acid rebound effect," horses who'
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Zoledronate Treatment of Horses with BFD Proves Positive
An article recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported on a research study using zoledronate to treat horses with a bone fragility disorder. The research took place at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medic
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USA Equestrian Trust Supports AAEP Laminitis Study
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) to support The Laminitis Research Project.Â
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Managing Liver Disease in Horses with Nutrition
According to research at the Kentucky Equine Research Center, the nutritional management of liver disease in horses is aimed at reducing dietary protein and the amount of ammonia and other gut-derived toxins that affect the nervous system.
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Premature Delivery of Foals Often Caused by Infection in Placenta
Premature delivery is a devastating problem in horses since the majority of foals that are delivered before the last week of gestation die. The negative financial and emotional impact of premature delivery on horse breeders is, therefore, substantial. In