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Regenerative Therapy Trends and Techniques in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 17, 2021

Veterinarians share their thoughts on stem cells, IRAP, and platelet-rich plasma.

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Practitioners must use clinical signs and laboratory testing to distinguish between these sometimes similar ailments.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 17, 2016

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM June 15, 2016

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Michelle Anderson May 3, 2016

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Alexandra Beckstett May 1, 2016

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Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director April 24, 2016

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Erica Larson April 24, 2016

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Erica Larson April 18, 2016

Submitting blood and nasal secretion samples gives vets the best chance of accurately diagnosing EHV, researchers found.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 16, 2016

The overall pregnancy rate in this study was 90% and, on average, mares got back in foal about 45 days after abortion.

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