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Close-up of horse's eye
June 15, 2011

Donkeys Aren’t Horses

Donkeys and horses have many anatomical and metabolic differences, some of which are quite important from a veterinary care Read more
Extremely Skinny Horse
June 07, 2011

Equine Euthanasia Guidelines Published

The AAEP's recommendations were designed with the health and well-being of the horse as the most important concerns. Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
May 19, 2011

A Novel Treatment for Sarcoids in Horses

Austrian researchers believe that topical application of acyclovir is useful in the treatment of sarcoids. Acyclovir is an antiviral Read more
Veterinarian listening to horse with stethoscope
May 03, 2011

Chronic Respiratory Disease and Electroacupuncture in Horses

Studies conducted at Florida State University indicated that this technique has anti-inflammatory effects in horses and therefore might be Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
May 02, 2011

Equine Pasture Planning

So, what's to plan about a pasture? You fence in some land and add water and horses, right? That Read more
Pouring oil
April 28, 2011

No Gall Bladder for Horses? No Problem!

Despite the absence of a gall bladder, horses have no problems digesting a moderate amount of fat. Read more
Wild horses galloping
April 26, 2011

Diagnosis of Equine Heart Disease

Veterinarians might gain insight into diagnoses by considering cTnI levels, and could also monitor changes in the level as Read more
Horse eating grass hay
April 20, 2011

Anti-inflammatory Substance Found in Horse Saliva

Researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta have discovered that a peptide derived from protein Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
April 19, 2011

Risk Factors for Colic In Horses

Several survey-based studies have been performed to better determine what roles diet and dietary changes play in the Read more
Horse eating hay
April 07, 2011

Temporomandibular Joint Irritation in Horses

TMJ irritation is being blamed for lameness, weight loss, head tossing, resistance, and a host of other problems. Read more
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