Recent News for Foal Care and Problems
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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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Study: 'Nanny' Horses Reduce Weaning Stress for Foals
October 03, 2011
Researchers found that the presence of "nanny" mares reduced the amount of weaning stress foals experienced.... Read More
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Researchers Examine One-Sided Imprint Training
September 26, 2011
Research indicates that one-sided imprint training is not might not be as beneficial as once thought.... Read More
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UKVDL Nocardioform Placentitis Study Update
September 24, 2011
The UKVDL reported an increased number of abortions and abnormal placentas due to nocardioform placentitis.... 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 Research into R. equi Vaccine Completed
September 15, 2011
A vaccine for the bacteria Rhodococcus equi could be tested in the near future.... Read More
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Weaning Stress and Nutritional Influences
September 14, 2011
Nutritional support could reduce the stresses and health challenges that weaning places on young horses.... Read More
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NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
September 11, 2011
The New York City Police Department mounted unit will be called upon to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11.... Read More
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Nurse Mares
September 08, 2011
Dr. Sue McDonnell talks about what makes a reliable nurse mare.... Read More
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Medical Management of the Colicky Foal
September 05, 2011
Many cases of colic in foal can be corrected medically with the assistance of a veterinarian.... Read More
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... Read More
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Foal Vaccination Strategies
September 01, 2011
Protecting a foal from infectious diseases begins before birth. ... Read More
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Young Horse Development Part 3: 18-24 Months
September 01, 2011
By age 2, young horses are being prepped for future careers; maximize their potential by preventing/correcting... Read More
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Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
August 31, 2011
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.... 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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Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
August 27, 2011
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals.... Read More
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Evaluating the Colicky Foal
August 26, 2011
Special considerations should be made when evaluating a colicky foal as opposed to an adult horse.... Read More
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Imprint Training and Future Performance
August 25, 2011
Dr. Sue McDonnell answers a reader's quesion about foal imprint training.... Read More
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Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support
August 08, 2011
The UHC will continue its Operation Gelding Program after receiving donations from the AAEP and the USTA.... Read More
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Answers Sought in Treating Foal Respiratory Disease
August 07, 2011
Foals are small enough to fit in the gantry of a CT machine, which is helpful in assessing lung disease.... Read More
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Gastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
August 03, 2011
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.... Read More
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AVMA Honors UK Veterinarian
July 31, 2011
Craig N. Carter, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVPM, received a prestigious award at the 2011 AVMA Convention.... Read More
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Coprophagy: Conventional Conduct?
July 25, 2011
Why should foals eating feces be classed as normal behavior when the foal is obviously lacking some nutrient?... Read More
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Gluck Center Study on Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
July 23, 2011
Study revealed that exposure equine proliferativ enteropathy's causative bacterium can continue into March...... Read More
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
July 19, 2011
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.... Read More
