Recent News for More Diseases & Conditions
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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
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Persimmon Ingestion and Colic: A Retrospective Study
January 15, 2012
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic.... Read More
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Missouri Court Rules in Nonveterinarian Dentist Case
January 09, 2012
A judge ruled that a non-veterinarian equine dentist could not perform tooth-floating services for pay.... Read More
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Dysphagia in Horses Difficult to Diagnose
January 02, 2012
There are more than 100 possible causes for dysphagia--the inability to swallow--in horses.... Read More
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Understanding Atypical Myopathy
December 30, 2011
Atypical myopathy--a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage--is related to pasture rather than exercise.... Read More
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Atypical Myopathy: 100+ Cases Diagnosed Worldwide in 2011
December 29, 2011
France and Great Britain each logged 34 cases in 2011, while just four cases were diagnosed in North America.... Read More
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One-Sided Runny Nose: Is Sinusitis to Blame?
December 28, 2011
Though there are many causes of runny noses in horses, one-sided nasal discharge is often caused by sinusitis.... Read More
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Not all Equine Heart Abnormalities are Abnormal
December 20, 2011
While some equine heart problems can be life- or career-threatening others typically don't impact performance.... Read More
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Practical Tips for Managing Obese Horses and Ponies
December 18, 2011
The ideal way to manage an obese horse or pony is to prevent it from becoming obese in the first place.... Read More
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Heart Rate's Effect on Equine Performance
November 27, 2011
A research team found that in young horses, as heart rate increased performance quality decreased.... Read More
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Neck Nuisances
November 22, 2011
Her growth/tumor is finally to the size that it inhibits her ability to flex her head back to her chest.... Read More
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Study: Dental Work Improves Feed Digestibility in Horses
November 18, 2011
Increased feed digestibility means greater conversion of feed to energy and--ideally--reduced feed bills.... Read More
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Lecture on Causes of Collapse in the Horse Scheduled
November 15, 2011
On Dec. 6, the New Bolton Center will present "The Collapsing Horse: When it's the Heart and When it's Not."... Read More
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Acute Aortic Rupture Blamed for Hickstead's Death
November 09, 2011
An acute aortic rupture caused show jumping champion Hickstead's death during a Nov. 6 competition in Italy. ... Read More
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Hickstead's Death Remains Under Investigation
November 08, 2011
The sudden death of show jumping champion mount Hickstead could have been caused by a number of factors.... Read More
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Botulism or Ticks Likely Caused Australian Horse Deaths
November 02, 2011
Botulism and scrub tick infestations both cause the progressive muscular paralysis seen in the deceased horses... Read More
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Endotoxemia Explained
November 01, 2011
Endotoxin release--which happens when the bowel's checks and balances are altered--causes serious issues.... Read More
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Keeping the Bitted Horse's Mouth Healthy
October 21, 2011
Studies offer conflicting information in regard to whether bit seating is beneficial to bitted horses.... Read More
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Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young Horses
October 19, 2011
Caring for deciduous teeth in young horses requires additional considerations from a veterinary standpoint.... Read More
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Rattlesnake Bites in Horses: A Retrospective Review
October 16, 2011
Researchers noted a 9% mortality rate in horses bitten by rattlesnakes.... Read More
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Restorative Dentistry in Horses
October 13, 2011
Advancements in equine restorative dentistry are giving owners options when faced with some dental disorders.... Read More
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Plants That Kill
October 01, 2011
Minimize your horse's risk of ingesting a deadly plant by identifying and removing harmful species ... Read More
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Paraneoplastic Signs: First Indicators of Cancer in Horses?
September 23, 2011
Paraneoplastic manifestations are often the first clue a horse has developed an internal form of cancer.... Read More
