Tracking Down (and Preventing) Emerging Equine GI Diseases
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
February 8, 2016
Learn what GI diseases to watch for, how veterinarians detect them, and how to avoid them in the first place.
Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Learn what GI diseases to watch for, how veterinarians detect them, and how to avoid them in the first place.
The fungus that lives inside infected tall fescue can have negative effects on broodmares and their foals. Download this free fact sheet to learn more.
Though the overall prognosis isn’t great, some foals with incomplete ossification can race if managed properly.
Studies focused on ophthalmology, gastrointestinal disease, foal medications, pain management, and more.
Most affected horses are from 19 barns at Sunland Park. Two EHV-1-positive horses are at a nearby training center.
The affected horse has been euthanized due to progressive neurologic disease.
Recaps of studies on colic outcomes, treatments for joint problems, respiratory surgery, and more.
The FDA has approved Quest Plus (moxidectin/praziquantel) for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating mares.
New Mexico’s acting state veterinarian Alexandra Eckhoff, DVM, offered tips to horsemen at two Feb. 1 meetings.
A recap of studies on topics ranging from prostaglandin treatment of mares to semen quality in stallions.
Meanwhile, one horse in Arizona that was euthanized after developing neurologic signs tested positive for the virus.
Illinois officials have reported that several horses tested positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus late last month.
Pyles is studying the effects of the maternal diet on the colonization of intestinal bacteria in the foal.
The quarantine requires all horses at the track to remain and prevents new horses from arriving for at least 21 days.
While it’s not yet commercially available, vets recently constructed and tested a CPAP machine for equine neonates.
Thus far, 18 horses from 13 barns at Sunland Park Racetrack have tested positive.
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