Basic Health
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July 24, 2018
Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome Unfazed By Fenbendazole
The effects of fenbendazole, a popular dewormer (or chemical anthelmintic) used for controlling parasites such as small strongyles, were
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July 05, 2018
Skeletal Issues in Older Foals: Angular Limb Deformities
The most likely causes of angular limb deformity include factors that lead to weak soft-tissue support of a joint,
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June 14, 2018
Study: Farrier’s Role in Equine Healthcare Extends Beyond Hooves
Your farrier may be able to offer valuable healthcare advice on topics that extend beyond shoeing and soundness, including
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June 04, 2018
Risk Assessment: Equine Gastric Ulcers
Not only can equine gastric ulcer syndrome negatively impact training and competition outcomes, these lesions contribute to decreased appetite,
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May 29, 2018
Insulin Dysregulation and Insulin Resistance in Horses
Increased awareness of metabolic disorders in horses has brought new lingo into the industry. Case in point: insulin dysregulation
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May 15, 2018
Battle of the Biologics for Equine Injuries
Biological therapies, widely used throughout the equine medical industry for various musculoskeletal injuries, include platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow
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April 11, 2018
Toxins: Problems of the Equine Gastrointestinal Tract
Poisonings occasionally happen in horses, usually because of inadvertent ingestion of toxic plants or chemicals. While poisons may harm
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February 19, 2018
Feeding Horses for Optimal Recovery After Exercise
Feeding for recovery after exercise is vital when horses compete in multiday events, especially those that encompass an endurance
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February 15, 2018
Update on DMSO Use in Horses
A research team recently recruited nine healthy horses to explore how the body metabolizes DMSO following oral, intravenous, and
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February 06, 2018
Diagnosing, Treating Equine Infections with Serum Amyloid A
Joint disease, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disease, and other maladies often cause rapid increases in serum amyloid A. In some