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Tying Up Explained

Dr. Erica McKenzie describes the common causes of exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses.

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Rest and Recovery after Three-Day Events

Recovery following completion of three-day events is different than it was when cross-country was long format.

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Deworming, Part 2: Internal Parasites Up Close

Dr. Steve Sundholm of Equus Veterinary Service introduces common internal parasites and their life cycles.

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In-Depth: Understanding Radiographs (X rays)

Aug, 14, 2012

Dr. Liberty Getman of Tennessee Equine Hospital describes the different types of radiographs and their uses.

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Dentistry in Horses

Oct, 11, 2011

Horses' teeth are very different from humans, and they need special dental care at least annually.

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Contagious Equine Metritis: Testing and Treating Mares

Jan, 13, 2009

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Contagious Equine Metritis: Testing and Treating Stallions

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Univ of Georgia staff working to correct uterine torsion

Nov, 06, 2007

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Matscan demonstration on toed-out colt

Aug, 27, 2007

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Matscan to assess and monitor a puncture wound case

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Dr. Bruce Lyle uses Matscan to assess treatments of lame mare

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Nov, 15, 2002

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