Recent News for Digestive Tract Problems
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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
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Suture Material Matters for Abdominal Incisions (AAEP 2011)
March 02, 2012
Researchers compared different suture materials' integrity for closing abdominal incisions from colic surgery.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Post-Colic Care March 15
March 01, 2012
Tune in on Thursday, March 15, 8 p.m., EDT, for TheHorse.com's free Ask the Vet LIVE audio and chat event.... Read More
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Suture Techniques for Intestines Compared (AAEP 2011)
February 27, 2012
The Lembert single layer pattern is faster, stronger, and less likely to impede the intestinal flow.... Read More
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Managing Severe Colic in the Field (AAEP 2011)
February 21, 2012
Horse owners should be prepared to make decisions about managing serious colic without the option of referral.... Read More
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Lawsonia Vaccine Studied
February 20, 2012
No adverse reactions to the vaccine were noted and fewer than 2% of the weanlings exhibited signs of disease.... Read More
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International Panel Identifies Priorities for Colic Research
February 18, 2012
The panel's report identified future research priorities for the study of equine colic.... Read More
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Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)
February 16, 2012
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.... Read More
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New Bolton Center Offers Testing for Foal Diarrhea
February 14, 2012
The Microbiology Lab at Penn Vet is offering a panel of assays to streamline testing for foals with diarrhea.... Read More
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Prevalence of L.intracellularis on Farms (AAEP 2011)
February 05, 2012
The overall seroprevalence was 68% on all farms tested, with levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.... Read More
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Sporting Activity After Colic Surgery in Horses (AAEP 2011)
January 20, 2012
In the current study most horses successfully returned to their prior athletic function after colic surgery.... Read More
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"Colic in 3D: The Glass Horse" Lecture Scheduled
January 20, 2012
On Tuesday, Feb.7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the New Bolton Center will present "Colic in 3D: The Glass Horse."... Read More
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Causes of Red Urine in Horses Reviewed
January 12, 2012
Exercise-associated hematuria, urethral tears, and idiopathic renal hematuria are three less common causes.... Read More
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Equine Rotavirus Vaccine Moves to Pfizer Animal Health Label
January 12, 2012
Pfizer's Equine Rotavirus Vaccine has an updated appearance and packaging to reflect the current manufacturer.... Read More
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Kidney Diseases in Horses
January 09, 2012
Acute kidney injury, or compromised renal function, is often reversible if treated appropriately and promptly.... Read More
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Cold Weather Colic
January 01, 2012
The No. 1 cause of colic during winter is a lack of fresh, unfrozen water. ... Read More
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Winter Feed Changes: Use Caution when Adjusting Rations
December 22, 2011
Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsh conditions as the temperature turn colder.... Read More
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Ultrasonography for Evaluating Colic Cases?
December 16, 2011
Ultrasonography successfully identified both small and large intestinal diseases and predicted surgery need.... Read More
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Gastric Ulcer Supplements for Horses Evaluated
December 12, 2011
Researchers noted no significant effects of treating horses with an anti-ulcerogenic supplement.... Read More
