Recent News for Digestive Tract Problems
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Coronavirus: A Cause of Enteric Disease in Adult Horses?
November 12, 2012
Coronavirus--common in foals--could be associated with enteric disease outbreaks in adult horses.... Read More
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Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses
November 09, 2012
The majority of horses with gastric ulcers do not show outward clinical signs.... 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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Checking for Equine Stomach Ulcers
October 13, 2012
Gastroscopy is the only surefire way to know what the inside of your horse's stomach looks like. ... Read More
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Researchers Examine Link between Salmonella and Colic
October 09, 2012
Predictors of Salmonella shedding in horses identified to allow earlier biosecurity intervention.... 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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Factors Complicating Return to Work after Colic Surgery
September 21, 2012
Common complications included surgical incision herniation, pre-existing lameness, and laminitis.... 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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UK to Host Lawsonia Symposium
August 21, 2012
The L. intracellularis symposium will take place Nov. 15 at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.... Read More
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Colic Prevalence in Horses Hospitalized for Ocular Disease
August 20, 2012
Patients with ocular disease had a higher incidence of colic than some other hospitalized equids.... Read More
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Equine Guelph Seeking Horse Owner Input in Colic Survey
August 04, 2012
Equine Guelph is seeking horse owner participation in a survey about colic management practices.... Read More
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Show Jumper Presley Boy in Intensive Care with Laminitis
July 16, 2012
The stallion worked July 5 before developing colic and endotoxemia that night. He remains in intensive care.... Read More
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Study Shows Omeprazole Prevents Ulcers in Young Racehorses
July 11, 2012
A study confirms omeprazole can prevent gastric ulcer formation in young racehorses.... Read More
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Ten Tips to Keep Horses Cool
June 29, 2012
Janet Johnston DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, shares ten tips to keep horses comfortable and safe in the summer heat.... Read More
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Feeding Horses Post-Colic
June 25, 2012
Developing an understanding of post-colic feeding practices can help your horse on the road to recovery.... Read More
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Preserving Feces to Improve C. perfringens Diagnosis
June 19, 2012
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic horses allows C. perfringens detection for weeks longer.... Read More
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Rood & Riddle, Merial to Host Gastroscopy Event June 11-12
June 06, 2012
The event will take place June 11-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park during the County Heir horse show.... Read More
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June Designated as Colic Awareness Month
June 05, 2012
Crusade Against Equine Colic was founded to prompt discussions about the potentially deadly disease.... Read More
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Digital Radiographs Beat Analog for Enterolith Detection
May 25, 2012
Digital radiography is up to 85% sensitive and 93% specific for diagnosing enterolithiasis in horses.... Read More
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Ky. Thoroughbred Farms Take Part in L. intracellularis Study
May 24, 2012
The study on Lawsonia intracellularis involves 14 Thoroughbred farms and 600 Thoroughbreds in Kentucky.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
April 09, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.... Read More
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Equine Colic Management and Long-Term Survival
April 01, 2012
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a... Read More
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Clinical Outcomes of Large Intestine Thickening (AAEP 2011)
March 25, 2012
Researchers find large intestinal thickening could indicate multiple diseases in addition to colic.... Read More
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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
March 22, 2012
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.... Read More
