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Trace Mineral Basics: Iron
by Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS | Mar 6, 2017
Iron plays a key role in oxygen transport and immune function in the horse.
Read MoreCounterfeit Equine Anemia Drug Surfaces in Canada
by Edited Press Release | Sep 24, 2012
Bioniche annouced that Hippirontm 1000 has been counterfeited and was being sold via an Internet website.
Read MoreBody Builders–Muscles
by Les Sellnow | Aug 1, 2006
Muscles are one of the most important components in the equine body. Without them, the horse would be unable to walk, chew and digest food, or even swish his tail. Muscles comprise the largest tissue mass in the horse’s body. There are various types
Read MoreNeonatal Isoerythrolysis–The Silent Stalker
by Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS | Feb 1, 2001
Neonatal isoerythrolysis is a silent stalker of foals. At birth, the foal is normal. In some cases, the foal shows subtle signs as an internal enemy attacks and the disease progresses to a point of no return; in others, it takes only hours for
Read MoreBlood Builders (Hematinics)
by Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 1, 2000
Administration of hematinics (also known as blood builders) to horses, either in the form of dietary supplements or as injectable compounds, is commonly practiced by owners, trainers, and veterinarians.
Read MoreJaundice
by Jacalyn Carfagno | Jan 1, 1996
Each year a small percentage of foals are born to mares whose immune systems, in an odd twist of nature, are prepared to battle their own foals. Antibodies from the mare, delivered to the foal in the colostrum it drinks soon after birth, attack
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