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Wood Tick
October 26, 2004

Lyme Disease in Horses

Lyme disease responds to antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, and ceftiofur, with recent tests showing that intravenous tetracycline seems Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
October 25, 2004

Equine Grass Sickness

Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a mysterious and often-fatal disease that strikes down healthy young horses as they graze. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
March 21, 2004

Horse Management for the Spring Season

If the winter season has involved any modifications in your horse's exercise level or feeding plan, you will need Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
November 01, 2003

Bute Research

The anti-inflammatory agent seems to slow the production of new cartilage molecules for as much as two weeks after Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
November 01, 2003

Collar May Aid DDSP

Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) can cause partial obstruction of the horse's airway during exercise. Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
November 04, 2002

Sorting Out Deworming Products

Ask your veterinarian to help you set up a schedule and choose deworming products appropriate for your region. Read more
Horse's hooves
November 04, 2002

Hoof Dressings: Helpful, Harmful, or Humbug?

Some hoof problems are genetic and therefore can’t be prevented. Read more
Two girls with a horse
November 03, 2002

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a method of applying energy waves to hard or soft tissue in a Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
November 02, 2002

Cushing’s Disease Threatens the Health of the Older Horse

There is no cure for Cushing's disease. However, measures can be taken to treat the effects of the disease. Read more
Checking a horse's teeth and gums
October 29, 2002

Dental Care in Horses

A horse with dental problems might drop hay or feed out of his mouth, lose weight, back off his Read more
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