New Knowledge Comes Through New Research

Our current understanding of the epidemiology, pathology, bacteriology, immunology, toxicology, and clinical aspects of MRLS has come through scientific research conducted over the last nine years.

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CEM Investigation: 23 Positive Stallions

A stallion in Wisconsin has become positive stallion No. 23 in an ongoing investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM).

Wisconsin State Veterinarian Robert Ehlenfeldt, DVM, said this horse is considered part of the outbreak th

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Hormone Therapy Might Prevent Equine Abortion

Veterinarians might be able to prevent abortions in some pregnant mares that show premature mammary development, Dietrich H. Volkmann, BVSc, MMedVet (Gyn), Dipl. ACT, told equine veterinarians at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb

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Penn National Horse Negative for Herpesvirus

A ban that went into effect March 9 banning Penn National-stabled horses from entering Maryland Jockey Club facilities has been lifted.

The ban was ordered when a horse stabled at Penn National Race Course was euthanized after displa

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NSAIDs for Mating-Induced Endometritis Examined in Mares

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could assist vets managing persistent mating-induced endometritis (PMIE), a chronic inflammation of the lining of the uterine wall after breeding or artificial insemination, a leading cause of reduced ferti

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Managing Pastures to Avoid Tall Fescue Toxicity

Broodmare farm operators in the southeastern United States are interested in managing tall fescue toxicity because of the pregnancy complications it can cause.

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How to Examine an Equine Placenta

Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute shows horse owners how to examine a placenta, a crucial step in managing foaling mares.

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Breeding the Problem Mare AAEP Discussion

Anytime veterinarians talk about breeding the problem mare, it always develops into a lively, animated discussion. The Table Topic on Breeding the Problem Mare was no different at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Con

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Hormones and Mare Conception Rates

Treatment with equine follicle-stimulating hormone (eFSH) does not increase healthy mares’ conception rates, researchers recently reported.

The hormone eFSH is used to stimulate donor mares’ ovaries to increase the number of

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Equine Reproduction Advances Discussed at AAEP

What was the hottest news in equine veterinary medicine in 2009? During the popular Kester News Hour session at the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention, three top veterinarians (who focus on equine reproduction, inte

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