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Researchers Developing Immunotherapeutic IBH Treatment
Veterinarians might soon have a new "tool" to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones.
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Equine Sarcoids Chromosomal Regions Identified
A team of researchers has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids.
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Researchers Developing Immunotherapeutic IBH Treatment
May 03, 2013
Veterinarians might soon have a new "tool" to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones.... Read More
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Researchers Review Equine Sarcoidosis Cases
March 21, 2013
Seek a sarcoidosis diagnosis before starting treatments that might be useless or painful for your horse.... Read More
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Unusual Spots
March 12, 2013
Our mare has suddenly developed white spots all over her body with no apparent cause. What would cause this?... Read More
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UF Veterinarians Laud Equine Leishmaniasis Awareness
November 21, 2012
Veterinarians say the identification of the parasite in a Florida horse is cause for increased vigilance.... Read More
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Gouges and Gashes: Horse Wounds
July 01, 2012
A number of factors can enhance or derail wound healing.... Read More
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Post-Body Clipping Hives
June 01, 2012
Can clipping horses' body hair off for the winter cause hives? And are there any remedies?... Read More
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Equine Sarcoids Chromosomal Regions Identified
May 22, 2012
A team of researchers has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Common Equine Skin Conditions
May 07, 2012
Veterinarians will answer your questions on common equine skin conditions live on May 17 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.... Read More
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Seasonal Skin Conditions Part 1: Spring Skin Woes
May 01, 2012
Horses are at risk for season-related skin problems stemming from insects, allergies, and bacteria.... Read More
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Evidence-Based Equine Sarcoid Treatments Reviewed
April 19, 2012
Despite the numerous sarcoid treatment choices available, no modality is 100% effective in producing a cure.... Read More
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Allergic Dermatitis in Horses: A Review
April 13, 2012
Allergic dermatitis--inflammation of the skin caused by an irritating stimulus--is both common and treatable.... Read More
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Complicated Equine Skin Diseases
March 23, 2012
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher. ... Read More
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Ringworm Treatment
March 01, 2012
I am almost 100% sure my 5-month-old weanling has ringworm. It is winter here, so it is very hard to shampoo h... Read More
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Study: Zebra Stripes Deter Horseflies
February 22, 2012
According to a recent study, a coat pattern with numerous narrow stripes deteres horseflies from landing. ... 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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Electrochemotherapy Successful in Treating Equine Sarcoids
September 02, 2011
Electrochemotherapy yielded a high nonrecurrence rate of 99.5% for individual sarcoids in the current study.... Read More
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Equine Malignant Melanoma Horse Course Archived
August 22, 2011
The latest Horse Course on equine malignant melanoma is now available for viewing on TheHorse.com. ... Read More
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Bee Swarm Responsible for California Horse Death
July 30, 2011
Swarming bees are being blamed for the death of a horse in Riverside Calif.... Read More
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UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
July 25, 2011
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider. ... Read More
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Solid Tumors in Horses: Characteristics and Treatments
July 02, 2011
Skin and subcutaneous (under the skin) tumors in horses comprise 50-80% of all equine neoplasia (tumors).... Read More
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Post-Rain Tips for Horse Owners
June 23, 2011
Now is the time for horse owners to assess the lingering effects of spring's wet weather.... Read More
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Dermatitis in Horses: Allergic and Infectious
May 26, 2011
Dermatitis--simply, skin inflammation--is relatively common in horses, whether its cause is an allergic ... Read More
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Heritable Equine Skin Disorders
May 11, 2011
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors ... Read More
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Summer Equine Dermatitis
May 08, 2011
As a modern term, "sweet" denotes pleasure and enjoyment. But for a horse, sweet itch is anything but sweet. "Sweet itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may encounter," notes ... Read More
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Equine Pythiosis: Unsightly, Deadly, and Spreading
April 22, 2011
If your horse doesn't live in a tropical or subtropical region, you've most likely never had to worry about equine pythiosis, a relatively rare and sometimes fatal skin infection that causes tumorlike masses and ulcerated lesions in horses. But ... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Unusual Spots
Q. Our mare has suddenly developed white spots all over her body with no apparent cause. There doesn't seem to be any irritation or irregularity in the skin. Are there any clues as to the cause?
Post-Body Clipping Hives
Q. My horse was body clipped this winter so he could dry more quickly after being bathed. He developed a case of hives within a few weeks after clipping. Can clipping horses' body hair off for the winter cause hives? And are there any remedies?
Ringworm Treatment
Q. I am almost 100% sure my 5-month-old weanling has ringworm. She has white hairless flaky patches around her eyes and muzzle. It is winter here, so it is very hard to shampoo her entire body. What would you recommend for treatment?
