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Sheath Cleaning for Male Horses: How-To

Cleaning the sheath of a male horse is a somewhat unpleasant, but often necessary task. Learn why, how, and when to clean a stallion or gelding’s sheath with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.

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Equine Melanoma: We Need to Help the Old Gray Mare

What exactly is equine malignant melanoma, and how can we control it? How does melanoma in horses, especially gray horses, contribute to our knowledge of melanoma progression and treatment in humans? Dr. John Robertson of Virginia Tech explains.

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Equine Abortion Diagnosis and Beyond

Learn about the latest microbiological methods for detecting the cause of a mare’s abortion with Dr. Erdal Erol of the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

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“Unwanted” Horses

The United States has a growing problem with “unwanted” horses–those their owners no longer want for various reasons.

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Case Study: Fetlock Bone Chip

A Thoroughbred filly undergoes arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip from her left hind fetlock, increasing her chances of staying sound for horse racing. Dr. Chris Johnson of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky, explains the procedure.

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