Colitis
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Racehorse Paynter to Resume Training, Wins Vox Populi
It's hoped that the colt, who battled a series of medical issues in 2012, will return to the track in 2013.
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Commentary: Paynter--A Profile in Courage
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on racehorse Paynter's multiple medical battles and his recovery.
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Racehorse Paynter Undergoes Surgery
Veterinarians removed a 15-inch external growth from the colt's intestines this morning.
Photo by Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
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Racehorse Paynter to Resume Training, Wins Vox Populi
December 27, 2012
It's hoped that the colt, who battled a series of medical issues in 2012, will return to the track in 2013.... Read More
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Commentary: Racehorse Paynter Continues Road to Recovery
November 13, 2012
Steve Haskin provides an update on Paynter's recovery at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy
October 15, 2012
Zayat, commenting Oct. 12, said the intent is to eventually return Paynter to training.... Read More
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Commentary: Paynter--A Profile in Courage
October 07, 2012
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on racehorse Paynter's multiple medical battles and his recovery.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter Undergoes Surgery
October 03, 2012
Veterinarians removed a 15-inch external growth from the colt's intestines this morning.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter Recovers from Laminitis, Fighting Colitis
September 21, 2012
Paynter has "beaten laminitis" and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.... Read More
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Salmonella and Colitis in Horses
September 10, 2011
Salmonellosis and colitis often occur in tandem in horses, but can be detected independently as well.... Read More
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Enteric Bacteria: Can Healthy Horses be Carriers?
July 11, 2011
Could a healthy horse in one's own backyard be a disease risk for other horses?... Read More
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Combining 'Best' of Two Surgical Techniques for Right Dorsal Colitis
October 10, 2010
A gelding with right dorsal colitis has two surgical techniques to remove a diseased part of his bowel.... Read More
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Scientists Consider Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Horses
April 30, 2010
Horses could suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like humans do, hypothesized human gastroenterologist John Hunter, MD, from the Gastoenterology Research Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, United Kingdom. In humans, IBS is ext... Read More
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Necropsy Shows Racehorse Died of Colitis Complications
June 22, 2009
The initial necropsy report on Team Valor's Sailor's Cap, who died suddenly in his stall three days after winning the June 14 Poker Stakes, showed that he died of probable cardiac arrest caused by colitis-X. The Merck Veterinary Manual... Read More
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Human Strain of Clostridium Difficile Reported in Quarter Horse
May 13, 2009
The same strain of Clostridium difficile that causes illness and death in human hospitals was reported in a 14-year-old Quarter Horse, according to a paper published in May issue of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation.... Read More
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Toxin Test Might Identify Horses with Diarrhea that Could be Debilitating
April 14, 2009
Early identification of a toxin produced by the diarrhea-causing bacterium Clostridium difficile, in the feces of horses with diarrhea might help identify which horses are at risk for developing serious disease, report... Read More
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Testing for Clostridium difficile (AAEP Convention 2008)
February 25, 2009
Clostridium difficile bacteria can cause severe, sometimes fatal colitis in horses. When a horse develops severe diarrhea (particularly if blood is present), C. difficile might be suspected, but veterinarians must confirm the infectio... Read More
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Mysteries of Equine Herpesvirus-1 Shedding
July 15, 2008
While it's widely hypothesized that horses shed equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) during times of stress and illness, researchers on a new study say that critically ill horses with acute gastrointestinal disease (colic or colitis) in a veterinary hospital... Read More
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
April 01, 2007
We keep them in our barns, give them to our animals, and take them ourselves. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are common, but they aren't benign. In this article we'll investigate what NSAIDs are and aren't, and what we should know... Read More
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GI Disease in Foals
February 01, 2005
Despite advances in veterinary medicine, the first few weeks of a foal's life can still be risky. Many health problems can arise, including myriad gastrointestinal (GI) disorders that can quickly drain a youngster of health, vigor, and sometimes... Read More
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Bute, Colitis, and Ulcers
January 01, 2005
The equine esophagus extends into the first one-third of the stomach, making horses susceptible to acid reflux disease. Naturally present bacteria can colonize in ulcers, and the stomach acid can keep them from healing.... Read More
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NC State Veterinary Researchers Discover New Adverse Effects Associated With Systemic NSAID Use in Horses
November 24, 2004
RALEIGH, N.C., November 19, 2004—Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the cornerstone of treatment for many painful conditions in horses, including arthritis, laminitis, and colic. Although these drugs are an important... Read More
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Thoroughbred American Chance Dead
November 03, 2004
Nationally ranked and top ranking New York Thoroughbred sire American Chance died on Tuesday, Oct. 18 while standing Southern Hemisphere duties at La Providencia in Argentina. The San Isidro Equine Hospital in Buenos Aires cited colitis-X as the... Read More
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Enterocolitis and the Effectiveness of Bio-Sponge (AAEP 2002)
January 13, 2003
Enterocolitis (inflammation of the small intestine and colon) caused by the bacteriums Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens is a common problem for both adult horses and foals.... Read More
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Clostridia-Associated Enterocolitis in Foals
November 25, 2002
Clostridia-associated enterocolitis (inflammation of the small intestine and colon) affects both humans and horses, young and old alike. According to Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard-Davidson-McGee (HDM) Associates veterinary clinic i... Read More
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Clostridium in Mares and Foals
October 01, 2002
Newborn foals are especially susceptible to gastrointestinal diseases such as clostridial enterocolitis, which is characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, toxemia, shock, or death without prior signs. While this disease occurs only... Read More
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AAEP 1995 Convention Roundup
October 04, 2001
A total of 2,351 equine veterinarians--a record attendance--descended on Lexington for the 41st annual American Association of Equine Practitioners convention. Committee business dominated the day on Dec. 2, with 21 of the association's 40... Read More
