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Late Term Abortion in Mares Reviewed for World Equine Veterinarians
Failure to conceive and early embryonic death both negatively impact the equine breeding industry; however, late-term abortions also occur and should not be ignored, said Michelle M. LeBlanc, DMV, Dipl. ACT, from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in... Read full story

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Ask the Vet: Caring for a Newly Blind Horse Q: We have a 19-year-old Appaloosa gelding that is going blind fast from a genetic disease. He is not coping with it well; he stumbles around, runs into things, leaves the herd, then gets confused and panics. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. A: Horses which become blind quickly often are very panicky. Horses which lose their sight slowly have time to adjust to their blindness and are therefore less concerned about it. Blind horses generally do quite well in their home environment. Many can be ridden by experienced riders. I think this Appaloosa just needs a lot of time and patience to adjust to his poor vision... Read more...	Current Issue Spotlight from The Horse magazine Cautions When Administering Medications Likely lingering in our equine first aid kit, barn and tack room cabinets, or in the horse trailer is an assortment of medications in bottles, syringes, and tubs, awaiting the next "incident" that might unfold with our horses. Continue reading... ALSO IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE ... • Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Tail Rubbing • Choosing a Boarding Stable • Tendon and Ligament Injuries Save over 60% on The Horse! Buy this issue now!
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