Liver Problems
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Equine Colic Imitators
The Equine Liver in Health and Disease
Theiler’s Disease in Horses: What You Ne...
Burning Up: Photosensitization and Sunbu...
Top Equine Medicine Studies of 2018
Top Medicine Studies of 2016
Researchers Assess Prevalence of Europea...
Equine Liver Disease: More Common Than We Think?
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Apr 2, 2022
Newly identified liver viruses might be more common than we realize. Learn more in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreA New Look at Old Viral Hepatitis Syndromes in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 4, 2022
Researcher: Veterinarians should “forget” two viruses once commonly blamed for equine liver disease.
Read MoreResearchers Assess Prevalence of European Parvovirus-Hepatitis
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 28, 2020
Study: Equine parvovirus-hepatitis, a virus causing fatal liver disease that spreads via vaccines and plasma, has a high prevalence in Germany and probably other European countries.
Read MoreEquine Colic Imitators
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Apr 22, 2019
Many other conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And as with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreFeeding the Healthy Senior Horse
by Erica Larson | Mar 20, 2019
Your old horse’s rations might not need to change just because he’s got a few more gray hairs around his eyes. Still, owners should consider some key points when feeding their seniors.
Read MoreTop Equine Medicine Studies of 2018
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 19, 2019
Dr. Rob MacKay shared presented research on ice boots and cryotherapy for laminitic horses, R. equi and insect bit hypersensitivity vaccines, EPM, and more.
Read MoreTheiler’s Disease in Horses: What You Need to Know
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jul 13, 2018
Theiler’s disease, or equine serum hepatitis, is an infrequent but sometimes life-threatening liver disease of adult horses.
Read MoreBurning Up: Photosensitization and Sunburn in Horses
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 11, 2017
Some horses are vulnerable to sun damage. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect against it.
Read MoreTop Medicine Studies of 2016
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 7, 2017
Dr. Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by supplements, headshaking, and more.
Read MoreTop Medicine Studies of 2016
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 7, 2017
Dr.Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by a supplement, gastric ulcers, and more.
Read MoreThe Equine Liver in Health and Disease
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Mar 29, 2016
The liver is a complex organ tasked with many vital functions that maintain and sustain a horse’s health and life.
Read MoreClues for Recognizing Confusing Neurologic Syndromes
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Mar 15, 2016
From behavioral changes to yawning, signs of neurologic problems in horses can be challenging to decipher.
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