Recent News for Older Horse Care
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Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
July 06, 2012
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.... Read More
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Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
June 26, 2012
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body.... Read More
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Customizing Senior Horse Diets
June 07, 2012
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.... Read More
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Managing Equine Cushing's Disease
June 01, 2012
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing's disease.... Read More
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Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.... Read More
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Similar but Different: Equine Cushing's Disease and EMS
June 01, 2012
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.... Read More
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Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses
May 23, 2012
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses' athletic careers end. ... Read More
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Feed Tags: Four Components to Evaluate
April 22, 2012
Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.... Read More
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FDA No Longer Supports Compounded Pergolide Production
March 28, 2012
The change comes several months after the FDA approved a pergolide mesylate tablet for use in horses.... Read More
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WCVM Research Survey Targets Cushing's Disease
January 30, 2012
The objective of the survey is to determine the prevalence of Cushing's disease worldwide.... Read More
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Patella Infections in Foals Require Prompt Care (AAEP 2011)
January 29, 2012
Patella infections in foals, while uncommon, can result in prolonged and severe stifle joint infection.... Read More
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Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing's Test Results (AAEP 2011)
January 03, 2012
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.... Read More
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Skinny Horse Help
January 01, 2012
Learn how to determine if your horse is underweight and what feeding options are available for hard keepers.... Read More
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LSU Seeks Horses with Front Limb Lameness Due to OA
December 26, 2011
The study will test a novel neutriceutical for the treatment of lameness in horses due to osteoarthritis.... Read More
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Cushing's Disease and EMS Horse Course Archived
December 23, 2011
"Cushing's Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome" was presented by three authorities on the topics.... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Endocrinopathic Laminitis Prevalence
December 03, 2011
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.... Read More
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Drug to Treat PPID Clinical Signs Receives FDA Approval
November 03, 2011
The newly approved medication is the first and only FDA-approved product for managing PPID in horses.... Read More
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Green-Lipped Mussel Product Beneficial for Horses with OA
October 09, 2011
A green-lipped mussel-derived product could be useful for combating some signs of osteoarthritis in horses.... Read More
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AHF Releases 2011 Equine Research Project Summaries
October 06, 2011
The Arabian Horse Foundation released summaries of the research projects the organization funded in 2011. ... Read More
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Lecture: Regulation of Muscle Mass in Horses
September 17, 2011
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research.... Read More
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New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
August 30, 2011
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.... Read More
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Disease Prevalence in Older Horses Examined
August 07, 2011
Researchers examine the prevalence of disease and which ailments are most common in older horses.... Read More
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Weight Gain for Older Horses
August 01, 2011
My 25-year-old Thoroughbred has had trouble keeping his weight up after a stroke. How can I help him? ... 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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Emerging Osteoarthritis Therapies
August 01, 2011
Supplements, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans, and regenerative medicines are some approaches for treating OA.... Read More
