Recent News for More Diseases & Conditions
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MSU Expands Equine Dental Services
July 11, 2012
Michigan State University's (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine is offering expanded equine dental services.... Read More
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High Blister Beetle Numbers Reported in Texas
July 09, 2012
Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas.... Read More
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Commentary: Equine Melanoma and the Nature of Malignancy
July 07, 2012
One veterinarian shares his views on equine melanoma and malignancy.... Read More
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Texas Horse's Teeth Disfigured
July 05, 2012
A Texas veterinarian is hoping to determine who engraved an obscenity onto a horse's front teeth and why.... Read More
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Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
July 01, 2012
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.... Read More
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Making Sense of Mycotoxins
June 29, 2012
Mycotoxin exposure in horses, caused by feed contaminated with fungi, can be dangerous or fatal.... 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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Livestock Heat-Stress Emergency Issued as High Temps Persist
June 27, 2012
High temperatures and dry conditions cause a livestock heat stress emergency warning to be issued.... Read More
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Hindgut Microflora's Potential Role in Equine Obesity
June 04, 2012
Researchers now believe the microflora residing in the hindgut could contribute to equine obesity.... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Surgical Outcomes for Headshakers
June 02, 2012
Recent work suggests surgery could be an option for headshakers, with a long-term success rate of nearly 50%.... Read More
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Quality of Life with a Cleft Palate?
June 01, 2012
I work on a stud farm in South Africa. We have a 2-year-old that has a cleft ... Read More
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Study Identifies Causes for Misbehavior in Pony Club Mounts
May 27, 2012
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.... Read More
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Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses
May 16, 2012
Study links common post-surgical heart arrhythmia in horses to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.... Read More
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Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses' Cardiac Function
May 04, 2012
Research finds withholding a horse's feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.... Read More
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Heart Problems Claim Thoroughbred Stallion Dynaformer
April 30, 2012
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.... Read More
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Bladder, Urachus, and Umbilicus Problems in Neonatal Foals
April 29, 2012
These issues can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly and properly.... Read More
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Cisplatin and Vaccination
April 01, 2012
My gelding was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his third eyelid. He'll be starting cisplatin injecti... Read More
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New 'Cancer Vaccine' for Horses in the Works (AAEP 2011)
March 27, 2012
Researchers are testing a 'cancer vaccine' to determine if it might be a viable equine treatment option.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Red Maple
March 23, 2012
Red maple is a valued landscaping tree in the eastern United States and Canada but is also toxic to horses.... Read More
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Complicated Equine Skin Diseases
March 23, 2012
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher. ... Read More
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Equine NSAID Use: Indications and Complications
March 21, 2012
Even when NSAIDs are used appropriately, the drugs can still prove damaging to the patient.... Read More
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Ionophore Intoxication in Horses
March 21, 2012
A recent recall of horse feed contaminated with the ionophore antibiotic monensin has prompted many questions.... Read More
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Western Feed, LLC Recalls Kountry Buffet Horse Feed
March 05, 2012
The recalled Kountry Buffet 14% horse feed could contain monensin sodium, which can be fatal for horses.... Read More
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Steps Taken to Classify Seizures in Horses
February 24, 2012
Compared to what's known about seizures in other species, there's surprisingly little data on equine seizures.... Read More
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Tennessee Horse Deaths Puzzle Authorities
February 23, 2012
Tennessee law enforcement authorities are hoping to solve the mystery surrounding the sudden deaths of ... Read More
