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HERDA: Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (AAEP 2009)

Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, PGCVE, FHEA January 22, 2010

Dr. Ann Rashmir of Michigan State University talks about HERDA. (5:33)

Challenges of EPM Diagnosis (AAEP 2009)

Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM January 21, 2010

Dr. Amy Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton talks about the challenges of diagnosing EPM. (2:59)

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Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS January 21, 2010

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Dr. Kim Abernathy of the Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital talks about C-sections in mares.

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Erin Ryder December 15, 2009

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