Recent News for Basic Care
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Gluck Researcher Publishes Equine Parasite Control Handbook
October 25, 2012
The book translates scientific material into practical updated information about controlling equine parasites.... Read More
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'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety
October 24, 2012
"Learning theory" research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Unintentional Weight Loss in Horses
October 23, 2012
Researchers pinpointed a definitive cause of weight loss in 60% of evaluated cases.... Read More
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New Concepts in Equine Skull Fracture Repair
October 17, 2012
While equine skull fractures are unsightly and alarming, surgeons can often repair them successfully.... Read More
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Pre-Race Veterinary Inspections Help Keep Horses Safe
October 16, 2012
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.... Read More
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Texas Officials Report 72 Equine WNV Cases so far in 2012
October 15, 2012
Seventy-two horses residing in 49 Texas counties had been confirmed positive since the beginning of the year.... Read More
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Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
October 14, 2012
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do?... Read More
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APHIS Reports more than 400 Equine WNV Cases Nationwide
October 10, 2012
The current equine WNV case total marks a 372% increase compared to last year's total.... Read More
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Researchers Examine Link between Salmonella and Colic
October 09, 2012
Predictors of Salmonella shedding in horses identified to allow earlier biosecurity intervention.... Read More
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Salix Accidentally Administered to Horse before Race
October 08, 2012
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.... Read More
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Air Movement in Horse Barns
October 08, 2012
Moving the air inside barns can help improve year-round comfort and air quality for horses and humans.... Read More
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Is it Too Late to Vaccinate my Horse?
October 06, 2012
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.... Read More
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Improving Outcomes for Corneal Ulcers, Ulcerative Keratitis
October 05, 2012
The natural mechanisms in equine eyes can complicate corneal ulcer healing, but most ulcers fully recover.... Read More
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Hands-on Events, Veterinary Talks at UC Davis Horse Day 2012
October 04, 2012
Discussion topics will include nutrition, emergency care, dentistry, shoeing, genetics, and body conditioning.... Read More
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Effect of Restricted Grazing on Hindgut pH and Fluid Balance
October 03, 2012
Restricted pasture access does not have negative effects on hindgut fermentation or fluid balance.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter Undergoes Surgery
October 03, 2012
Veterinarians removed a 15-inch external growth from the colt's intestines this morning.... Read More
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Dry Feet
October 01, 2012
My horse developed dry, cracked, and brittle hooves this spring. Why the change?... Read More
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Remote-Controlled Cars Used to Study Round Pen Training
October 01, 2012
During round pen training researchers got similar results from an inanimate object as from a human.... Read More
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S. vulgaris, Selective Deworming Association Studied
September 28, 2012
The presence of S. vulgaris was significantly associated with the time elapsed since the last deworming.... Read More
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Fall Armyworm Captures Hit All-Time High
September 27, 2012
Fall armyworms should not affect horses' health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.... Read More
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N.Y. Officials Encourage Equine EEE, WNV Vaccinations
September 27, 2012
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.... Read More
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Study: Some Domestic Horses Possibly Too Reliant on Humans
September 26, 2012
Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse's problem-solving abilities.... Read More
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Second Vermont Horse Tests Positive for EEE
September 24, 2012
The unvaccinated horse began showing signs of disease on Sept. 16 and was euthanized the following day.... Read More
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Counterfeit Equine Anemia Drug Surfaces in Canada
September 24, 2012
Bioniche annouced that Hippirontm 1000 has been counterfeited and was being sold via an Internet website.... Read More
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Leishmaniasis: A Rare, Potentially Emerging Equine Disease
September 23, 2012
The recently identified leishmaniasis case in a Morgan mare is America's first published indigenous case.... Read More
