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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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