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Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
Attendees discussed several topics including the history of EP, regulatory issues, and practical topics.
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Benjamin Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACT
Articles by Benjamin Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACT
Premature Partuition
We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema
Read MoreBreeding Horse Nutrition
Regardless of general feeding guidelines for breeding horses, body condition score (BCS) is the most objective assessment of a horse’s fat covering and also the best predictor of reproductive performance or efficiency. Breeding horses should be maintained at a BCS of 5-6 (on a 1-10 scale), where ribs are invisible but readily palpable.
Read MoreIns and Outs of Equine Lactation
Lactation is a very important function in a mare. So important, in fact, that two lives depend on it. A mare’s body will sacrifice her foal’s health to save her own life … both during gestation and after foaling. In other words, you must feed her
Read MoreAbnormal Sheath Buildup
I have searched the Internet and asked everyone I know about the abnormal sheath buildup on my 17-year-old palomino gelding. Ever since we bought him, we noticed a large, crusty buildup all over him.
Read More4 Communication Tips
Dr. Ben Espy offers his advice on communicating with your veterinarian.
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