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Stephanie Ruff

Stephanie Ruff has spent her entire career in various facets of the equine industry. She was a freelance writer for many years, was the owner/editor of Arabian Finish Line, managing editor of Arabian Horse Life and content manager of Practical Horseman and Dressage Today before moving to The Horse. She has ridden many different disciplines, but for the last 20 years has focused on dressage. Stephanie has both a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky and has always had a keen interest in equine health, science, and research. A native of Pennsylvania, Stephanie enjoys hanging out with her Arabian and Half-Arabian mares, two German Shorthair Pointers, traveling and embracing the Florida lifestyle where she currently lives.

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Health Officials Tracking West Nile Virus

Bettina Cohen April 5, 2002

Health officials charting the spread of West Nile virus across the United States project that Texas and at least up to the Rocky Mountains will be affected by the virus in 2002, said Dr. Kristen Bernard, assistant director of the Arbovirus”P>Health officials charting the spread of West Nile virus across the United States project that Texas and at least up to the Rocky Mountains will”>Health officials charting the spread of West Nil

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Some NY Farms Experiencing Foaling Problems

Mike Kane April 5, 2002

Some New York breeding farms have experienced an unusual number of foaling problems so far this breeding season, and slightly higher incidences of sickness and herpesvirus abortions. There is evidence to suggest a slight connection between the

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Small Intestinal Colic Surgery and Predicting Survival

Susan Piscopo, DVM, PhD April 3, 2002

While surgical correction of colic in horses has been performed at referral hospitals for many years, it has been difficult for horse owners to get reliable information about survival rate. The prospect of extremely expensive colic surgery coupled with weeks and even months of recovery time must be weighed against some idea of whether the horse will survive. For this reason, horse owners need

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Straightening Crooked Legs

Les Sellnow April 3, 2002

It is not unusual for foals to be born with some level of angular limb deformity, but this becomes a problem when the deformity is severe and doesn’t self-correct quickly. If the deviation is relatively minor, it might be resolved with stall

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More West Nile Virus in Florida

The Horse Staff April 3, 2002

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has received reports of two positive cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and one positive case of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Polk County, Florida. This marks the

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Electrolytes and Rehydration

Sarah Evers Conrad April 3, 2002

Electrolyte pastes can increase water consumption, improving rehydration following administration of furosemide (Salix). A recently published study was done at Michigan State University on the effects of rehydration during the 36 hours after

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Small Intestinal Colic Surgery and Predicting Survival

Susan Piscopo, DVM, PhD April 3, 2002

While surgical correction of colic in horses has been performed at referral hospitals for many years, it has been difficult for horse owners to get reliable information about survival rate. The prospect of extremely expensive colic surgery

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Be Prepared for Emergencies

K. Gary Magdesian, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, ACVCP April 1, 2002

Not to be pessimistic, but if you own horses long enough, you will have to deal with emergencies. The best way to handle these situations is to be prepared. Here are some suggested items for a basic first-aid kit: Thermometer; flashlight; bandag

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Hoofcare Education at Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium

Christy M. West April 1, 2002

One of the most common comments at the 15th annual Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium in Louisville, Ky., Jan. 21-23, 2002, was that if farriers or veterinarians don’t have a passion for working on laminitic horses, they shouldn’t take the cases.

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Is Your Horse Fit for the Task?

Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM April 1, 2002

Regardless of whether your horse is used for high-level competition or weekend trail riding, it’s important that he be fit for the task. “Fitness” is a rather vague expression, but in general terms it can be defined as the ability to complete th

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Throwaway Horses (Banning Slaughter)

Jerry Finch April 1, 2002

Habitat for Horses is an equine rescue and sanctuary located near Houston, Texas. We are involved in helping law enforcement handle abuse cases and rehabilitating abused, neglected horses. Over 200 horses have passed through the gates of Habitat

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Ruptured Stomach

A.C. Asbury, DVM April 1, 2002

I had a broodmare which died from a ruptured stomach. What could I have done to prevent it?

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Which Trees are Toxic?

Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS April 1, 2002

It’s hard to imagine that a natural part of our environment could possibly be harmful to our horses. However, many plants are not only poisonous, but potentially deadly to horses. Many plants and trees have strong medicinal qualities; early

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Ground vs. Breeding Mount Semen Collection

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB April 1, 2002

We have show pony breeding stallions, and as of last year are doing almost all shipped semen. This year we are seriously thinking about expanding our business to offer semen collection and shipping services for outside stallions, which will

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