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April 16, 2025
Feeding Donkeys: Consider Their Thriftiness to Achieve Optimal Body Condition
When caretakers fail to consider the thriftiness of donkeys—their ease in maintaining appropriate weight—problems may surface.
April 14, 2025
Osteoarthritis Pain in Horses Controlled by CBD and Related Products
A new study found that CBD and two of its derivatives decreased pain scores and improved inflammation in horses with chronic osteoarthritis.
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Incretins May Not Play a Role in Insulin Dysregulation
A study found that the drug phenylbutazone, or “bute,” decreased insulin and glucose concentrations following an oral glucose test.
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Feeding Donkeys: Consider Their Thriftiness to Achieve Optimal Body Condition
When caretakers fail to consider the thriftiness of donkeys—their ease in maintaining appropriate weight—problems may surface.
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The Efficacy of Sponge Baths and Hosing on Exercise Recovery in Thoroughbred Horses
Cooling exercised or overheated equines is critical to avoid heat-related illnesses. Applying water is effective for cooling horses1,2, and a hose is commonly used to continuously apply water. However, running water from a hose is not always accessible and a bucket of water and sponge may be a suitable alternative for applying water in these
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Incretins May Not Play a Role in Insulin Dysregulation
A study found that the drug phenylbutazone, or “bute,” decreased insulin and glucose concentrations following an oral glucose test.
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Screwworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative
Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm.
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