Some of our nation’s most competitive racehorses participated in a unique ulcer screening program this year at the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Park. The Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (KHBA) at the Derby, and the New
The nutrition conference for feed manufacturers presented by Kentucky Equine Research (KER) of Versailles, Ky., attracted more than 200 delegates involved in research and feed manufacturing from the United States, Europe,
Most of us have used these drugs in our horses at one time or another and have some appreciation of their benefits. And there is no doubt that many of the NSAIDs are invaluable in the treatment of many of the ailments that can plague the athletic hor
Often, holding off on treatment to save money in the form of vet bills results in longer, more expensive treatment, with the horse’s performance or reproductive career being placed in jeopardy.
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Horse owners cause ulcers. What else are we to conclude when one of the world’s leading researchers in this area of equine health says that 100% of domestic horses have ulcers at some point in their lives. Ulcers are one of those problems that”orse owners cause ulcers. What else are we to conclude when one of the world’s leading researchers in th
Stomach ulcers and lesions can be an affliction in horses young and old.
Because there are so many causes for colic, epidemiology can be helpful in determining those things that are associated with an increased risk of colic. In some cases, it also can help identify the cause.
Merial, a Merck and Rhone-Poulenc company, announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Gastroguard (omeprazole) Paste, the first and only prescription
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