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Two girls with a horse
February 08, 2010

Vaccines: Handle With Care

Proper storage and handling of vaccines for equine use is important in maintaining potency, ensuring efficacy, and minimizing adverse Read more
Weanling standing in pasture
February 08, 2010

Equine Proliferative Enteropathy Caused by Lawsonia

Equine proliferative enteropathy is an emerging disease caused by the Lawsonia intracellularis bacterium. Read more
Megan Jones
February 08, 2010

Acetate for Muscle Glycogen Replacement

During prolonged moderate exercise, horses deplete muscle glycogen which needs to be replaced after the exercise period ends. Read more
Weanling standing in pasture
February 08, 2010

OCD Study Looks for Metabolic Clues

Osteochondritis dissecans is a developmental orthopedic disease that results in lameness in young horses. Various dietary factors (mineral balance Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
February 08, 2010

Navicular Disease Treatment Benefits From Smaller Endoscope

Veterinarians at the University of Milan in Italy have used tiny endoscopes (2.7 mm in diameter rather than the Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
February 01, 2010

Horse Management: Beyond the Basics

Horse owners need to make sure their equine charges have adequate pasture and/or hay; supplemental feed as required to Read more
Horses rolling in arena
February 01, 2010

Equine Recurrent Colic and Allergies

Health problems tend to crop up in horses that have been around for several decades. Recurrent colic, excessive gas, Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
January 27, 2010

Equine Diseases: Alphabet Soup Simplified

Equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
January 27, 2010

Disease ABCs: Anthrax, Botulism, Corynebacterium

Although the causative bacteria are naturally found in the soil and exposure is an everyday occurrence, most owners will Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
January 27, 2010

White Line Disease Requires Early Diagnosis and Aggressive Treatment

Left untreated, white line disease can result in rotation of the coffin bone due to widespread damage in the Read more
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