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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
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How Do I Know If My Horse Has Encysted Strongyles?
What Exactly Are Encysted Strongyle Larvae and How Did They Get in My Horse? Horsemenâs Laboratory receives several questions a week about encysted strongyles.
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The Impact of Inflammation on Horse Health
Inflammation is a hot topic in human and veterinary medicine, making connections between many medical conditions ranging from cardiovascular health to arthritis and even cancer. The process of inflammation is very complex and involves many pathways, whi
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UC Davis Continues Pursuit of Treatment for Laminitis in Horses
Veterinarians at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine are continuing their first clinical trial of an experimental drug that has shown promise in treating horses stricken with laminitis, an excruciatingly painful and often li
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New Treatment for Head Shaking in Horses
Head shaking syndrome is when a horse shakes or jerks its head uncontrollably for no apparent reason. A recent study led by academics from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences and the University of Liverpool, evaluated the long-te