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Optimizing Piroplasmosis Treatment Protocols (AAEP 2012)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 13, 2013

Researchers examined ways to minimize gastrointestinal complications when treating EP with imidocarb.

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore

Erica Larson February 12, 2013

Researchers have worked tirelessly to better understand the disorder, its causes, and how to best manage it.

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Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM February 10, 2013

Achieving therapeutic drug levels sooner using a loading dose could minimize S. neurona-caused damage.

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Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM February 9, 2013

Ultrasound can be a valuable aid to practitioners when assessing the cause and severity of colic.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 6, 2013

Researchers found that stallions can still lead productive lives as studs with only one testis.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 5, 2013

Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 4, 2013

Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.

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The acutely swollen eye can present many diagnostic challenges to the field practitioner.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 28, 2013

Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 27, 2013

Researchers studied the use of Dip Quick stain for examining sperm morphology with positive results.

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Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM January 25, 2013

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