Why are Two Siblings Out of the Same Mare so Different?
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
April 30, 2015
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
Dr. Martin Nielsen shares cutting-edge information about equine parasite control. Does your dewormer work? Find out in this information packed presentation.
Sanz’s research has focused on Rhodococcus equi, a microorganism that causes pneumonia in young foals.
In response to a reader question Dr. Nancy Diehl shares insight on equine maternal instincts, foal stealing, and more.
A filly goes to the trainer and ends up sick and with ulcers. Will they return when she goes back into training?
Using proper diagnostic technique and good quality radiographs is critical when diagnosing these fractures in foals.
Design vaccination protocols to maximize each horse’s innate and adaptive responses to disease challenges.
A rupture to this hind leg muscle can be fatal. Here’s what to watch for in young foals.
Study findings included that colts were at a higher risk than fillies for developing disease, and foals weaned after August were at lower risk for developing EPE than those weaned earlier.
Administering hyperimmune plasma (HIP) seems to have a positive effect on limiting R. equi infections.
The medication’s half-life was longer and clearance was lower in foals compared to adult horses, researchers determined.
Study topics include laminitis, foal pneumonia, stem cells, endometritis, joint issues, insulin resistance, and more.
The Penn Vet lecture has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. due to a recent snowstorm.
Researchers are working to identify the genetic cause of juvenile idiopathic epilepsy (JIE) in Arabian horses.
Dr. Martin Nielsen reviews which parasites are dangerous to foals and how to best deworm young horses.
Dr. John Madigan presented the AAEP’s 2014 Milne lecture on discoveries that changed equine and human health.
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