Health
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January 29, 2019
Mare Infertility: Biofilm-Associated Infections
A biofilm consists of colonies of bacteria encased in and protected by slimy layers, which are difficult to eradicate
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January 28, 2019
Portable Technology Benefits Equine Reproduction
One of the challenging aspects of ambulatory equine veterinary medicine involves having the latest technology stall-side.
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January 23, 2019
Poor Performance in Sport Horses
In order to pinpoint the most likely reasons, it is important for a veterinarian to adopt a methodical approach
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January 21, 2019
Link Between Insulin and Laminitis in Horses Probed
Research shows that laminitis secondary to inflammation is distinct from other forms of laminitis, including endocrinopathic laminitis frequently seen
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January 16, 2019
Could Acupuncture Help My Horse?
A paper by Huisheng Xie presented at the 2018 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention assesses the use of
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January 07, 2019
Study: Still No Test to Predict Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses
Veterinarians attempted to use an sLT release assay to predict which Icelandic horses were at risk for developing insect
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January 03, 2019
Exploring the “Speed Gene” in Racing Arabians
Researchers collected DNA from 15 Arabian racehorses to analyze the role of the ACTN3 gene, touted by some as
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December 28, 2018
TMJ Problems in Horses
Because horses spend a substantial portion of each day eating and grazing, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and pain can
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December 26, 2018
Equine Cushing’s Disease: Australian and North American Differences
According to a recent study, PPID in certain geographic regions, such as Australia, may not present as classically described,
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December 19, 2018
Preventing and Treating Bone Cysts in Horses
In addition to causing lameness in young horses, disturbing training schedules, and leading to osteoarthritis later in life, bone