Flunixin vs. Firocoxib for Reducing Pain After Colic Surgery
Erica Larson
November 10, 2015
Researchers found that firocoxib and flunixin reduced horses’ pain scores similarly following colic surgery.
Researchers found that firocoxib and flunixin reduced horses’ pain scores similarly following colic surgery.
Short-term omeprazole administration had no impact on horses’ blood calcium levels or bone mineral content or density.
Reported diseases include vesicular stomatitis, equine infectious anemia, strangles, influenza, herpesvirus, and more.
The researchers are also seeking veterinarian and horse owner input for surveys on recognizing and diagnosing colic.
Most impaction colics studied (53.4%) resolved without treatment or with simple medical therapy on the first visit.
The statement summarizes the current knowledge about ulcers and is designed to provide guidelines for veterinarians.
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Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.
Being prepared in advance can help horse owners handle this scary situation as well as possible.
Thomas Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, AVECC, will furnish a game plan to identify and treat diseases of the equine liver.
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A reader wonders why her mare turns her head, grits her teeth, and sticks out her tongue.
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Scientists examined the effects of Salmonella shedding on previously hospitalized horses and their stablemates.
Researchers recently studied factors associated with drug-resistant Salmonella shedding and what effect it might have on health outcomes of previously hospitalized horses and their stablemates.
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