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Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
February 08, 2010

Canine Pain Reliever Helps Navicular Pain

Horses that were lame because of navicular pain improved significantly after receiving Etodolac. Read more
Miniature horse grazing in pasture
February 08, 2010

Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis: Not a Simple Matter

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, is usually elevated in Cushing's horses, but ACTH values rise and fall naturally in all horses according Read more
Hosing off horse
February 08, 2010

Hot Horse: Cool Him Down with Water

The best way to cool a hot horse is to hose or sponge cold water over him, scrape the Read more
Andalusian horse trotting in pasture
February 08, 2010

Airway Inflammation in Horses

In a study of airway inflammation, researchers at Michigan State University looked at levels of neutrophils and mucus, both Read more
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
Stallion playing in paddock
February 08, 2010

Artificial Insemination: Semen Extender Shows Promise

Research showed that the product provided an extra 48 hours of viability when equine semen was chilled, but did 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
Horse owner with mare and foal
February 08, 2010

New Genetic Disease found in Quarter Horses

Researchers have identified another in a growing line of genetic diseases affecting Quarter Horses. According to Dr. Stephanie Valberg Read more
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