Recent News for Digestive Tract Problems
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Racehorse who Overcame Laminitis Returns to Racing
June 14, 2013
Paynter, who overcame a serious illness, will return to the races later today in California. ... Read More
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ACVIM 2013: Animal Survivor Q Beat an Uncommon Infection
June 14, 2013
The ACVIM named Q one of their animal survivors after he successfully overcame proliferative enteropathy.... Read More
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Researchers Find Link between Cribbing, Abdominal Pressure
June 10, 2013
Researchers discovered that cribbing causes increased intra-abdominal pressure.... Read More
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June Again Designated Equine Colic Awareness Month
May 30, 2013
Equine Colic Awareness Month is designed to raise awareness on the issues of colic and colic prevention.... Read More
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Study Reviews Cecal Cupula Impaction Colic (AAEP 2012)
May 27, 2013
Until recently cecal cupula impactions had only been reported in conjunction with other cecal problems.... Read More
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Helping the Gassy Horse
May 21, 2013
Are there any products available to give on a daily basis to horses that develop gas easily?... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Second Colic Prevention eWorkshop
April 13, 2013
Equine Guelph has opened registration for a second offering of their eWorkshop on colic prevention.... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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Lawsonia intracellularis Tests: How Do They Measure Up? (AAEP 2012)
March 02, 2013
Researchers tested the usefullness of four blood serum tests in detecting L. intracellularis.... Read More
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Lawsonia Prevalence Patterns Investigated
February 22, 2013
Yearly variability in exposure to Lawsonia in young horses appears to be different than previously thought.... Read More
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Will Rolling Cause Colic?
February 19, 2013
Does the actual act of normal rolling cause torsion? ... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday. ... Read More
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Equine Guelph Offers Online Colic Course
February 09, 2013
Equine Guelph is combating colic with a new online eWorkshop March 11-24.... Read More
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Decoding Small Intestine Problems with Ultrasound (AAEP 2012)
February 09, 2013
Ultrasound can be a valuable aid to practitioners when assessing the cause and severity of colic.... Read More
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Colic Researchers: Tight Junctions Crucial in Gut Function
February 01, 2013
A research team is examining how infectious disease and inflammation impact cells in the horse's gut.... Read More
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Two Supplements' Effects on Nonglandular Ulcers (AAEP 2012)
January 28, 2013
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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The Miniature Horse: More Than Just a Smaller Horse
January 13, 2013
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
January 01, 2013
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012
December 31, 2012
We've taken a few minutes to tally our most popular blog posts of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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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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Preventing Fall and Winter Colic
December 11, 2012
Paying attention to equine management can go a long way to decrease colic incidence.... Read More
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Top Equine Surgery Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
December 10, 2012
Dr. Lisa Fortier recaps studies on upper respiratory tract health, colic, lameness, and racehorse health.... Read More






