Health
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June 01, 2022
Weaning Methods and Gastric Health of Foals
Though every breeder chooses when and how to wean foals, researchers evaluated gastritis in foals subjected to two common
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May 25, 2022
Small Intestine Strangulation by Lipoma in Horses: New Theory
Understanding how the small intestine becomes trapped by a lipoma can help veterinarians pursue better ways to surgically correct
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May 23, 2022
No Boost from Azithromycin for Asthmatic Horses
Researchers recently paired a common antibiotic with corticosteroids in an attempt to help asthmatic horses.
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May 18, 2022
Genetic Mutation Found in Anhidrotic Horses
Long believed to have a heritable component, researchers recently identified a genetic mutation that may be responsible for anhidrosis.
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May 16, 2022
Curbing Complications of Colic Surgery: Speeding Recovery in Horses
Veterinarians recently explored “sham chewing” as a way to jump-start the intestinal tract following colic surgery.
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May 02, 2022
Sweet Relief from Incessant Itching for Allergic Horses
Researchers are eyeing an itch-relieving alternative to antihistamines and corticosteroids for horses.
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April 27, 2022
Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses: Stem Cell Vesicles Pack a Punch
Researchers recently suggested that stem cell vesicle, not the entire cell, may be all that is needed for stem
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April 25, 2022
Toxic Plant for Horses: Meadow Saffron
Researchers expected horses to avoid hay contaminated with toxic meadow saffron but, surprisingly, they preferred it to clean, safe
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April 18, 2022
Pain in the Neck: CT Imaging Reveals Cervical Problems in Horses
Vets occasionally discover osteochondral fragmentation within the cervical joints of horses, a potential cause of pain or stiffness.
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April 13, 2022
Achy Joints and Sleep Deprivation in Horses
Arthritic horses lie down less often than sounder horses, possibly because of the pain associated with lowering and lifting