Diseases
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July 15, 2013
Neurologic Disease Prevalence in Necropsied Horses
When researchers at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory examined equine necropsy records for 2011 and 2012, they
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May 21, 2013
Racing Outlook for Horses Treated for Cervical Vertebral Malformation
Some horses with cervical vertebral malformation can be treated successfully with dietary and exercise restriction to slow growth and
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May 16, 2013
Genetic Variation Influences Airway Obstruction in Horses
Researchers have found a genetic basis for recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) in horses.
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May 16, 2013
Relationship of Hindgut Bacteria and Chronic Laminitis in Horses
Horses are hindgut fermenters. This term means that after fiber passes through the horse’s stomach and small intestine, it
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May 15, 2013
Cause of Equine Hepatitis Found
Theiler’s disease is a type of equine hepatitis that is associated with the administration of equine blood products. It has been
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May 07, 2013
Muscle Changes in Horses with Vitamin E-Responsive Myopathy
Vitamin E-responsive myopathy has been identified in horses that show clinical signs of equine motor neuron disease such as
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April 17, 2013
Understanding EPM in Horses
Horses are exposed to EPM when they drink water or eat grass, hay, or grain that has been contaminated
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April 15, 2013
Successful Treatment for Piroplasmosis in Horses
Piroplasmosis, a disease spread by ticks that bite an infected horse and then introduce tainted blood into other equines,
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April 09, 2013
Basic Neurologic Examination for Horses
Your older gelding has been acting a little strange, occasionally stumbling or seeming to be somewhat uncoordinated as he
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March 29, 2013
Rabies in Horses and Mules
Rabies is virtually 100% fatal, though fortunately vaccination is highly effective to prevent infection in exposed animals and preclude