Recent News for Digestive Tract Problems
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Study: Permanently Avoiding Colic Impossible in Some Horses
September 25, 2011
Researchers discuss the first case in which surgery to permanently prevent a renosplenic entrapment failed.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Returns to Adena Springs
September 20, 2011
Awesome Again returned home after undergoing colic surgery Sept. 13 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital.... Read More
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Leading Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Has Colic Surgery
September 14, 2011
Awesome Again is recuperating from colic surgery performed Sept. 13 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.... Read More
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Hepatic Lipidosis in Horses
September 12, 2011
Hepatic lipidosis (fat deposits in the liver) proves fatal for 40% and 80% of affected ponies and horses.... 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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The Equine Digestive Tract and How it Relates to Colic
September 07, 2011
Certain parts of the horse's digestive tract are associated with higher risks of developing colic.... Read More
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Medical Management of the Colicky Foal
September 05, 2011
Many cases of colic in foal can be corrected medically with the assistance of a veterinarian.... Read More
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... Read More
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Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
August 31, 2011
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.... Read More
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Racehorses, Swimming, and Colic
August 28, 2011
While swimming-induced colic does occur, it doesn't happen as frequently as some might have thought.... Read More
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Evaluating the Colicky Foal
August 26, 2011
Special considerations should be made when evaluating a colicky foal as opposed to an adult horse.... Read More
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UF Equine Veterinarians Share Research at Colic Symposium
August 23, 2011
University of Florida (UF) veterinarians are advancing knowledge about equine colic.... Read More
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Chronic Colic in Horses: What to Consider
August 22, 2011
What are the most important things to consider and employ when dealing with a horse affected by chronic colic?... Read More
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Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse
August 17, 2011
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses. ... Read More
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Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?
August 16, 2011
What factors do veterinarians look for when deciding whether to refer a horse to a hospital for colic surgery?... Read More
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The Aging Horse
August 01, 2011
We'll explore how the horse's body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.... Read More
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Common Reasons for Death in Older Horses Examined
July 31, 2011
Researchers examined the top reasons for death and euthanasia in older horses.... Read More
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Liver Failure in Horses
July 28, 2011
Horses rarely experience liver failure, but when they do it's important to diagnose and treat them quickly.... Read More
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
July 19, 2011
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.... 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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Clostridium difficile: Advancements in Understanding
July 03, 2011
One of the most dangerous organisms that can sicken horses is the bacterium Clostridium difficile.... Read More
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The Many Faces of Colic
July 01, 2011
Considering the length and volume of the equine digestive system, it’s little wonde... Read More
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Feeding to Prevent Colic
July 01, 2011
Horses are more prone to digestive upset than other domestic animals because of how their GI tract functions. ... Read More
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Blood Test Could Predict Intestinal Obstructions
June 21, 2011
The blood level of a specific enzyme could indicate a strangulated intestine at presentation, allowing quicker... Read More
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Cholangiohepatitis in Horses
June 13, 2011
Early Kentucky Derby favorite Uncle Mo was recently diagnosed with cholangiohepatits, a rare condition in... Read More
