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March 06, 2013
Leptospirosis to Blame for Some Pregnancy Losses in Kentucky Mares
Cattle, horses, and dogs are all at risk for exposure to animals that can be reservoirs of leptospires. The
February 23, 2013
Drug May Be Laminitis Breakthrough
An anti-inflammatory drug discovered 40 years ago, but never used on large animals, may be the breakthrough that veterinarians
January 28, 2013
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy and Malignant Hyperthermia in Horses
A small number of horses with PSSM may also be affected with malignant hyperthermia (MH), which is usually associated
January 15, 2013
Equine Piroplasmosis Seen Occasionally in U.S.
Equine piroplasmosis, or EP, is found in many places around the world, with about 90% of the world’s horses
January 07, 2013
Possible Treatment for Bone Fragility Disorder in Horses
Tiludronate, a bisphosphonate used in humans to prevent bone breakdown and increase bone density, has been used to treat
December 10, 2012
Fatal Horse Malady Linked to Pasture Trees
Consumption of box elder tree seeds by horses has been identified as the cause of seasonal pasture myopathy.
November 20, 2012
Tropical Disease Affects Horse in Florida
The disease is spread by biting sand flies infected with the protozoa. Sand flies are not new to Florida,
November 19, 2012
Significance of Coronary Band Heat for Horses on Grain Diets
If an owner detects unusual heat in one or more hooves, this can be a sign of an injury
November 19, 2012
Update on MRSA in Horses
Approximately 25% of adults and children and around 5% of horses carry MRSA bacteria on their skin or in their nasal
August 14, 2012
Wobbler Syndrome in Horses
Horses with wobbler syndrome usually start life with no obvious problems. As they grow, however, these horses gradually develop
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