Diarrhea
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Preserving Feces to Improve C. perfringens Diagnosis
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic horses allows C. perfringens detection for weeks longer.
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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.
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Enteric Bacteria: Can Healthy Horses be Carriers?
Could a healthy horse in one's own backyard be a disease risk for other horses?
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Coronavirus: A Cause of Enteric Disease in Adult Horses?
November 12, 2012
Coronavirus--common in foals--could be associated with enteric disease outbreaks in adult horses.... Read More
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Preserving Feces to Improve C. perfringens Diagnosis
June 19, 2012
Freezing or inhibiting fecal samples from diarrheic horses allows C. perfringens detection for weeks longer.... Read More
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Clinical Outcomes of Large Intestine Thickening (AAEP 2011)
March 25, 2012
Researchers find large intestinal thickening could indicate multiple diseases in addition to colic.... Read More
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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
March 22, 2012
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.... Read More
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New Bolton Center Offers Testing for Foal Diarrhea
February 14, 2012
The Microbiology Lab at Penn Vet is offering a panel of assays to streamline testing for foals with diarrhea.... Read More
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Enteric Bacteria: Can Healthy Horses be Carriers?
July 11, 2011
Could a healthy horse in one's own backyard be a disease risk for other horses?... Read More
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Clostridium difficile: Advancements in Understanding
July 03, 2011
One of the most dangerous organisms that can sicken horses is the bacterium Clostridium difficile.... Read More
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Bad Horse Bugs
June 01, 2011
Horse owners and vets must use antimicrobials responsibly to help reduce bacterial drug resstance. ... Read More
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AAEP 2010 Convention Complete Coverage
March 17, 2011
A wrap-up of the 2010 AAEP Convention, including in-depth coverage of nearly 100 presentations and sessions.... Read More
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Gastrointestinal Tract
March 17, 2011
Topics regarding the horse's gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the 2010 AAEP Convention. ... Read More
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Antimicrobial-Associated Diarrhea in Equine Referral Practices (AAEP 2010)
March 12, 2011
Veterinarians commonly treat many equine infections with antimicrobial drugs to achieve resolution. However, in some cases, the antimicrobials themselves induce gastrointestinal disturbances with subsequent diarrhea. "This unfortunate side effect of ... Read More
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Diarrhea
February 28, 2011
When a horse's fluid absorption is compromised, diarrhea can result. ... Read More
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What's New in the NICU? (Horse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
January 01, 2011
The neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, is that special place in a veterinary clinic where premature, critical, and newborn foals receive intensive, round-the-clock care. The NICU handles everything from breathing problems to heart conditions... Read More
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Diarrhea a Side Effect of Antibiotic Administration
May 15, 2010
Any antibiotic administered orally, intramuscularly, or intravenously can theoretically cause acute diarrhea; however, some antibiotics are more likely than others to upset a horse's gastrointestinal tract.... Read More
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Infectious Diarrhea in Horses: Determining the Cause
March 15, 2010
Multiple clues can help a practitioner determine the cause of infectious diarrhea or colitis in adult horses, including the farm's history of previous outbreaks, geographic location, and season.... Read More
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Colic Surgery: Preventing Postoperative Diarrhea
November 13, 2009
A diarrhea treatment might also be useful for preventing diarrhea in horses recovering from colic surgery, said researchers in a new study. "Diarrhea following colic surgery is common with certain conditions such as... Read More
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Management of Horses with Diarrhea Reviewed for World Equine Vets
October 30, 2009
Bacteria such as Salmonella or Clostridium can wreak havoc on a horse's gastrointestinal tract, causing massive losses of water, electrolytes, and proteins. The result? Diarrhea. A smelly, watery, life-threatening... Read More
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Lawsonia: Emerging Concern for Horse Industry
October 01, 2009
PE (Proliferative enteropathy) is caused by the obligately intracellular (can only survive in cells) bacterium Lawsonia intracellularis, which causes an unusual pathology: intracellular growth causes proliferation of the cells lining the SI)... Read More
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Diarrhea Prevention in Hospitalized Horses a Delicate Bacterial Balance
August 20, 2009
Diarrhea acquired while staying in a hospital, termed nosocomial diarrhea, is an unfortunate risk when hospitalizing a horse, but there aresteps owners and veterinarians cantake to help prevent disease. There are many reasons wh... Read More
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Causes of Diarrhea in Horses (Beyond Salmonella)
August 01, 2009
Diarrhea can rapidly develop into a life-threatening condition that can cost thousands of dollars to treat. Knowing the potential causes of diarrhea can help ensure a full recovery and minimize the chances of the development of... Read More
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Human Strain of Clostridium Difficile Reported in Quarter Horse
May 13, 2009
The same strain of Clostridium difficile that causes illness and death in human hospitals was reported in a 14-year-old Quarter Horse, according to a paper published in May issue of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation.... Read More
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Toxin Test Might Identify Horses with Diarrhea that Could be Debilitating
April 14, 2009
Early identification of a toxin produced by the diarrhea-causing bacterium Clostridium difficile, in the feces of horses with diarrhea might help identify which horses are at risk for developing serious disease, report... Read More
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Kester News Hour
March 17, 2009
Top 2008 equine studies include lawsonia, EPM, heart murmurs, etc., at the AAEP Convention.... Read More
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Testing for Clostridium difficile (AAEP Convention 2008)
February 25, 2009
Clostridium difficile bacteria can cause severe, sometimes fatal colitis in horses. When a horse develops severe diarrhea (particularly if blood is present), C. difficile might be suspected, but veterinarians must confirm the infectio... Read More
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