Recent News for Skin Problems
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UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
July 25, 2011
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider. ... Read More
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A Hivey Horse
July 18, 2011
My 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare has suddenly started developing hives/welts over the last few months.... Read More
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Solid Tumors in Horses: Characteristics and Treatments
July 02, 2011
Skin and subcutaneous (under the skin) tumors in horses comprise 50-80% of all equine neoplasia (tumors).... Read More
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Post-Rain Tips for Horse Owners
June 23, 2011
Now is the time for horse owners to assess the lingering effects of spring's wet weather.... Read More
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Dermatitis in Horses: Allergic and Infectious
May 26, 2011
Dermatitis--simply, skin inflammation--is relatively common in horses, whether its cause is an allergic ... Read More
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Heritable Equine Skin Disorders
May 11, 2011
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors ... Read More
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Summer Equine Dermatitis
May 08, 2011
As a modern term, "sweet" denotes pleasure and enjoyment. But for a horse, sweet itch is anything but sweet. "Sweet itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may encounter," notes ... Read More
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Allergy Management through Antioxidants, Digestive Support
April 23, 2011
Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system. ... Read More
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Equine Pythiosis: Unsightly, Deadly, and Spreading
April 22, 2011
If your horse doesn't live in a tropical or subtropical region, you've most likely never had to worry about equine pythiosis, a relatively rare and sometimes fatal skin infection that causes tumorlike masses and ulcerated lesions in horses. But ... Read More
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Vaccinations Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
February 06, 2011
New developments in vaccines and current literature on equine immunizations were the focus of discussion at the vaccination Table Topic during the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md. The ... Read More
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The Science Of Saddle Fit
February 01, 2011
A saddle can either encourage comfortable movement and clear communication between rider and horse, or it can result in discomfort and behavioral problems. Evaluating a saddle's fit requires an understanding of saddle construction... Read More
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Folliculitis in Horses: What to Do?
January 31, 2011
I own a 28-year-old thin mare that is pastured with approximately 20 other horses. I have been treating for ... Read More
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Mistletoe: A Treatment for Sarcoids?
January 19, 2011
Mistletoe might be a timeless excuse for stealing a kiss at Christmas, but Swiss researchers have found a more practical and innovative use for the plant: treating equine sarcoids, the most common skin tumors in horses. The research team, led by ... Read More
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Genital Cancer in Horses Linked to Newly Discovered Virus
January 12, 2011
A newly discovered virus might be a cause of equine genital cancer, an aggressive type of skin cancer that affects male and female horses of all breeds, according to Tim Scase, BSc, BVM&S, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVP, director of Bridge ... Read More
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HERDA: Preventing The Heartbreak
December 08, 2010
Part 3: Robin Davison "did everything right" when she bought her registered Paint mare Quality Sensation (aka Penelope), including scheduling a prepurchase exam. Penelope's HERDA was undiagnosed then, but Davison says in hindsight there were signs ... Read More
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What's In Your Horse's DNA?
December 01, 2010
Geneticists have created tools and tests that enhance horse breeders' ability to select for healthy foals.... Read More
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HERDA: A Daily Struggle
November 18, 2010
Horses afflicted with the skin disease hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA, also called hyperelastosis cutis or HC) can develop external lesions from a variety of environmental factors. This includes everything from sunlight to co... Read More
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When HERDA Strikes
November 01, 2010
A diagnosis of hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA), or hyperelastosis cutis (HC), is frequently a grim one for horse owners. The hereditary skin disease that affects some stock horse breeds can result in isolation and skin lesions for... Read More
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Ocular Disease in Horses with HERDA: Study
August 10, 2010
In an eye-opening event, Mississippi State University researchers discovered that Quarter Horses diagnosed with the disease called hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA) not only have skin defects but also important eye abnormalitie... Read More
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A Sticky Situation: Getting Tar Off Your Horse
August 01, 2010
I painted some boards with tar rather than black paint. Of course my bay and white Pinto mare got some in her ... Read More
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Sunburn and Photosensitivity
August 01, 2010
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It serves to protect internal structures from a variety of environmental stimuli. In the summer months this is an especially vital organ for fending off a barrage of flies and the relenting summer sun.... Read More
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Sunburn and Photosensitivity in Horses
August 01, 2010
Like humans, horses are susceptible to sunburn, especially on the non-pigmented pink-skinned areas of the body. The skin condition photosensitization (a sensitivity to sun exposure) is different from sunburn in that it often affects both pigmented... Read More
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Focus on Health: The External Horse
August 01, 2010
Maintaining of a horse's hair coat takes a lot of energy, protein, and certain trace elements and minerals. ... Read More
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Treating Horses with Tumors: New Technology Available
July 25, 2010
Sound-Eklin digital imaging company introduced the new Axxent Veterinary Electronic Brachytherapy System that will make it easier to perform radiation treatment in horses with tumors.... Read More
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Be Aware of Systemic Effects of Topical Steroids
July 21, 2010
When a horse has a skin problem, most people reach for the steroid creams. However, because the creams are topical, many people don't realize they can have systemic effects on a horse. A recent study showed that a course of topical dexamethasone... Read More
